Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation. 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.

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

HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust security features

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

premium price point

limited color accuracy

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 2.01 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR2
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, 88° view, HP Auto Frame
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3247
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro Output: discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi
BATTERY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 16 A
INPUT Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-finger touchpad Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Interfaces 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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Power G10 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 150 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor, motion sensor, HP Tamper Lock, thermal sensor, adaptive colour sensor, HP Sure Platform
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards - CSA, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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