HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3540

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HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 56 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3540. 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 Power G9 Mobile Workstation Review

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

robust processing power

high-quality display

excellent build quality

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color options

Dell Precision 3540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

affordable professional laptop

decent battery life

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

heavier design

average processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3540
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.83 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 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 - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
RAM 0 MB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Multi-finger touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
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 Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, EAC, CIT, ICCP, MIL-STD-810H -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
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