Dell Precision 5540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

excellent 4k display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Dell Precision 7770 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7770 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

scalable memory and storage

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5540 and Dell Precision 7770
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5540 vs. Dell Precision 7770 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.12 cm 39.8 cm x 26.502 cm x 2.67 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 3.02 kg
Colour Silver Grey
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 99% DCI-P3
Features UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.198 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin CAMM
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 NVIDIA RTX A3000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 66 degrees IR camera, 74.9 degrees, 70 degrees (IR camera)
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC711-VD
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 93 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.3 A
INPUT Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Slots - 4 x M.2 Card (3 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5540 Dell Precision 7770
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards - FIPS 140-2
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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