HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540

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HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540. 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 25.65 cm x 2.54 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.12 cm
Weight 2.165 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Turbo silver Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 67% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Full HD anti-glare UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, 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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
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 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Interfaces USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, HP Velocity, HP JumpStart, Skype for Business, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP JetAdvantage Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, HP 3D DriveGuard, One-Step Logon, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge -
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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