HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3530

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HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3530. 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3530
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 25.65 cm x 2.54 cm 37.6 cm x 25.07 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 2.165 kg 2.03 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 67% sRGB 72%
Features Full HD anti-glare Anti-glare, PremierColor technology, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
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 - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro P600
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 74 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, array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3246-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
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 Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I219-LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 130 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Interfaces USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 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)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, HP Velocity, HP JumpStart, Skype for Business, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP JetAdvantage Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15v G5 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3530
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 password, HP 3D DriveGuard, One-Step Logon, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge Microphone with noise-cancellation
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years
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