HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3550

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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 3550. 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 3550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

advanced security features

reliable performance

heavy chassis

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

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Difference between HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3550
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
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 1.499 cm
Weight 2.76 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
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, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 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, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 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 3550
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 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A3000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro P520
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, camera cover 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 ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
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 3550
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.2 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
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 3550
Type Keyboard, touchpad, dual point stick Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Programmable buttons, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass touchpad, DuraKeys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
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
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
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 3550
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 Free Fall Sensor, ExpressCharge, lid sensor
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
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