HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5520

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HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5520. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

robust aluminum chassis

expandable memory options

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

shorter battery life

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5520
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2 kg
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% sRGB -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare UltraSharp, anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
RAID Level RAID 1 -
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro M1200
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Miracast
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
LAN (on supplied cable)
2 x USB 3.0 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition + Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5520
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP DuraKeys, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - response time: next business day
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