HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3470

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3470. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell Precision 3470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

basic display quality

limited aesthetic appeal

costly for base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3470
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3470 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.36 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Space Silver Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express Intel P28
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA T550
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 87.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3az -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Interfaces VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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