HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5530

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HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5530. 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 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent security features

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5530
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.08 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.86 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm
Weight 1.77 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Full HD anti-glare UltraSharp, Premium Panel Guarantee, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro P1000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, HP Privacy HD 66 degrees
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Multi-finger touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Interfaces USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied cable)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, Absolute Persistence, HP Device Access Manager, HP Mobile Connect Pro, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Power On Authentication -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5530
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4 -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day
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