Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Studio 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 Studio G10 Mobile Workstation Review

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

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

durable aluminum chassis

excellent thermal management

expensive price point

heavier than competitors

limited color options

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm 35.6 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.73 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 142
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, 8-bit Colour Depth, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio 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 Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 5600 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 Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 2 Top Facing Microphone dual-array digital microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, 200 Hz bass roll off
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio 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 -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi
BATTERY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Weight - 339 g
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio 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 200 Watt, 19.5 V, 21 A
INPUT Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-finger touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, image sensor, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, microSDUC)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio 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 Performance Advisor, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Client Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, Data Science Stack, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Z Light Space
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Studio G10 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 200W Slim Smart PFC AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 - Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, EAC, CIT, low halogen, RED, MIL-STD-810H, BNCI
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 -
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