HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5550

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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 5550. 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 5550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

excellent build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average battery life

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Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5550
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.165 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.05 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Space Silver Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 145
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.1752 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel vPro Platform Eligibility
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 0
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA Quadro T2000
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.5 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 High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 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 -
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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 5550
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 5550
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Fingerprint 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+ -
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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