Dell Precision 3550 vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3550 and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Precision 3550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

advanced security features

reliable performance

heavy chassis

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright, sharp display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capabilities

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3550 and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3550 vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 175-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 1.499 cm 31.56 cm x 22.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.179 mm pixel pitch WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P520 AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel 5 Megapixel
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 MediaTek RZ616
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0b
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Power Manager, HP Performance Advisor, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Image Assistant Gen4, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Native Miracast Support, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Microsoft Bitlocker Encryption, HP TPM Configuration Utility, HP Programmable Key, HP Touchpoint Customizer, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Anyware
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3550 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Free Fall Sensor, ExpressCharge, lid sensor HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Platform, Secured-core PC capable, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, CIT, SEPA, low halogen, EN 60601-1-2:2015, ICCP, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 8.0, RCTA DO-160G, Eyesafe Certification
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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