HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 7520

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HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 7520. 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 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

ample connectivity ports

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 7520
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 7520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 37.8 cm x 26.1 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 Mobile Intel CM238
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T600 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Pro WX 4130
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features IR camera, camera cover -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Programmable buttons, volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Dock
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
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 - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 7520
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 150 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, low halogen, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H, BNCI -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day
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