HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3540

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HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3540. 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 Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

robust build quality

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

average battery life

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3540
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.84 cm x 26.71 cm x 2.695 cm 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 2.76 kg 1.83 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A3000 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, camera cover Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 19.5 V, 16 A 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A
INPUT HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Type Keyboard, touchpad, dual point stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Programmable buttons, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass touchpad, DuraKeys Multi-finger touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - 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, HP Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP ZCentral Remote Boost 2020, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Admin, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Smart Support, Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle, Data Science Stack, HP Client Security Suite Gen7 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3540
Included Accessories HP 200 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 HP DuraKeys, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Secure Platform -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD 810H -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
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