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Spec
Dell Precision 3530
HP ZBook 15v G5
Summary
LB Score
54
★
48
Value
64
★
59
Price
$357
$345
★
Use class
Mid Gaming
Mid Gaming
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
15.6
Resolution
1366x768
1920x1080
Panel type
tn
ips
Brightness
300 nits
—
Screen quality
45
50
★
Processor & graphics
CPU score
58
★
51
GPU type
dGPU
dGPU
GPU score
26
26
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
32 GB
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
68.0 Wh
68.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
2.4 h
2.4 h
Chassis
Weight
2.00 kg
★
2.10 kg
Type
Workstation
Workstation
Release year
2018
2018
Verdict
Best overall: Dell Precision 3530 · wins 14 of 20 parameter rows
Why Dell Precision 3530 over HP ZBook 15v G5
- Photo/Design: 82 vs 24 (+58)
- Engineering CAD: 45 vs 26 (+19)
- 3D/Video: 43 vs 25 (+18)
Is the $12 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, Dell Precision 3530 costs ≈ $0.2/mo more to own than HP ZBook 15v G5 — extra depreciation $0.2/mo plus $0.0/mo the $12 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).