HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540

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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 5540. 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 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 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.12 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Space Silver Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
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 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Interfaces VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
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 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Included Accessories - Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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