HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3550

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HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio 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 Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Review

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

powerful intel processors

vivid dreamcolor display

compact, sleek design

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio system

expensive price point

limited battery life

no numeric keypad

heavier than competitors

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 Studio G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3550
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.785 cm 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 1.499 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium, metal -
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Ultra Slim Design, narrow-bezel design, Low Power, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR2 Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Studio 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 Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro P520
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four 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 Studio 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
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
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) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio 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 Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Performance Advisor (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP ZCentral Remote Boost (free download), HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
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 Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, 150° maximum hinge open angle Free Fall Sensor, ExpressCharge, lid sensor
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE, low halogen -
Repairability Index 8.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 -
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