Dell Precision 3530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent security features

expandable memory slots

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

noisy under load

limited color options

HP Zbook 17 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 17 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

expandable memory options

robust connectivity features

durable aluminum chassis

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3530 and HP Zbook 17 G3
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3530 vs. HP Zbook 17 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.07 cm x 2.43 cm 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Space Silver
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, PremierColor technology, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz / PC4-17000
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer external
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P600 NVIDIA Quadro M3000M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Shader Model 5.0, AMD Enduro technology
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74 degrees 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3246-CG CX7501
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, Memory Stick XC, SDXC UHS-II Card, SDXC UHS Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 17 G3
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microphone with noise-cancellation HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 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 - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
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 - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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