HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3580

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

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3580. 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.

Dell Precision 3580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

decent battery life

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3580
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3580 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.613 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Space Silver Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Colour Support - 262,144 colours
Features - Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, Low Blue Light technology, Dell ComfortView Plus, 6-bit Colour Depth
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 0
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA RTX A500
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 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 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
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 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), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54 Wh
Battery Weight - 220 g
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 100-key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
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 3580
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), Dell Additional Softwares
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3580
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete 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 Single pointing, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint - 327 kg carbon emissions
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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