HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio G8 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 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 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

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Difference between HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5540
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.785 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.12 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium, metal -
Colour Turbo silver Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
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 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, narrow-bezel design, Low Power, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR2 UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
RAM 16 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 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 5540
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 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction 66 degrees
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
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
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 9260
Network Interface - 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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
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
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5540
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 5540
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, 150° maximum hinge open angle -
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 -
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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