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Dell Precision 5530

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • It s a really good size and weight and feels nice in the hand
  • the machine remained very quiet throughout
  • CAD-centric workflows and thermal management is impressive

Cons

  • slightly flat on one side with a magnet inside
  • it is relatively expensive with unusable webcam placement
  • there s no way to save profiles

Key specs

  • NVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • 1920, 1080
  • 15.6 in
  • IPS
  • 16 GB
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H
  • 2.6 GHz

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Dell Precision 5530 - Pros & Cons

Dell Precision 5530

Pros

  • It s a really good size and weight and feels nice in the hand
  • the machine remained very quiet throughout
  • CAD-centric workflows and thermal management is impressive
  • Capturing keystrokes is really useful for programming application shortcuts
  • highest performance and functionality
  • sleek and classy mobile workstation
  • surfaces and edges come with a well and polished construction
  • the touchpad itself glides and taps smoothly

Cons

  • slightly flat on one side with a magnet inside
  • it is relatively expensive with unusable webcam placement
  • there s no way to save profiles
  • won't run games like Apex Legends and Minecraft
  • The memory is currently limited to 16GB
  • but is a little prone to fingerprint marks
  • ZBook x 2 is not as stable in laptop mode
  • lower-end graphics card
  • The panel is somewhat reflective when switched off
  • playing with toys and telling people what gear to buy
  • No middle button (or any buttons) on touchpad

Dell Precision 5530 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
15.6 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2666 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
1780 g
IconResolution

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Dell Precision 5530 - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size15.6 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeIPS
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Touchscreenno
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technologyLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
Video memory size4 GB
Video memory typeGDDR5 SDRAM
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Memory
RAM size16 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed2666.0 MHz
Max RAM supported32 GB
Memory slots2
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ac
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
Antenna type2x2
InterfaceEthernet
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
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Connectivity
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Ethernet LANno
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.0
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Storage
Main storage512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 PCIe
Integrated card readeryes
Compatible memory cardsSD
Optical drive typeNone
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
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Processor
CPU model
Intel Core i7 8850H
Clock speed2.6 GHz
Number of cores6-core
64-bit computingyes
Cache9 MB
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Input
Input methodTouchpad
Numeric keypadno
Keyboard backlightyes
Security
Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
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Dimensions
Height0.67 in
Weight62.79 oz
Width14.06 in
Depth9.25 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
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Power
Battery capacity56.0 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery cells6

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Dell Precision 5530 Dell - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Dell Precision 5530 Dell Precision 5530 Review
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Published: 31.08.2018
Dell Precision 5530 Review

The Precision 5530 is the successor to Dell's sleek, stylish and powerful Precision 5520

Dell Precision 5530 Dell Precision 5530 review: A powerful well-built mobile workstation with a fantastic display
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Techaeris
Published: 02.11.2018
Dell Precision 5530 review: A powerful well-built mobile workstation with a fantastic display
4.5

The Dell Precision 5530 is a powerful mobile workstation with a brilliant display and solid build quality meant for working creatives.

Dell Precision 5530 Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 (i7-8706G, Radeon WX Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Workstation Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 14.10.2018
Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 (i7-8706G, Radeon WX Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Workstation Review
4.1

Dell has converted its XPS 15 2-in-1 into a convertible workstation and it works surprisingly well as far as performance is concerned. Traditional workstation users, however, will be yearning for legacy ports and features.

Dell Precision 5530 Dell Precision 5530 (Xeon E-2176M, Quadro P2000) Workstation Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 03.09.2018
Dell Precision 5530 (Xeon E-2176M, Quadro P2000) Workstation Review
4.5

This review of the Dell Precision 5530 covers performance benchmarks, display quality, battery life, heat management, and system noise. The Precision 5530 is an update of the Precision 5520.

Dell Precision 5530 Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 Review
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DEVELOP3D
Published: 24.01.2019
Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 Review

Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 Review. power mobile 3D CAD workstation and with flexibility of Wacom tablet. Incredibly thin. Radeon Pro.

Dell Precision 5530 The best laptops for video editing — 2023
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Videomaker
Published: 01.01.2023
The best laptops for video editing — 2023

For video editors, finding the perfect portable workstation is like catching a unicorn. It is no easy task to find the perfect balance of performance vs. price point.

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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 28.05.2020
Dell Precision 5530
3.0

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PCMAG
Published: 22.08.2018
Dell Precision 5530 Review
4.0

Dell splices its XPS 15 DNA with its Precision mobile workstation line to create the 5530, a lightweight basher with overpowering six-core Xeon and Nvidia Quadro chops and a spiffy 4K touch panel.

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