HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540

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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

average battery life

Dell Precision 5540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

excellent 4k display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.79 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.12 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.8 kg
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 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
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello 66 degrees
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface - Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
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 Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, Skype for Business, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Sure Sense, HP SureStart Gen5, HP Sure Recover Gen2 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, USB 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 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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