HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540

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HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 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.

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

average battery life

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 Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.12 cm
Weight 1.938 kg 1.8 kg
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Privacy filter, Low Blue Light Mode, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel vPro Platform
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface - Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 110 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, privacy, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Included Accessories HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, MIL-STD 810H -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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