DELL Precision 5530 i7 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Silver

MPN: 57JW7  |  EAN: 5397184189290  |  Model: Precision 5530

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DELL Precision 5530 i7 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Silver - 57JW7 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
3D Design (CAD)
Very Good
Amateur Photo Editing
Very Good
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Pro Graphic Design
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Very Good
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Very Good
Long Journeys
Just Right
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Use At the Client's
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Very Good
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding

Its a powerful CAD workstation

With a multi-core CPU and dedicated graphics card, the Precision 5530 has everything you need to create the most stunning, realistic 3D designs. And the high resolution 15.6 inches screen is perfect for showing them off too.

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the Precision 5530 from . It comes with a large NVIDIA Quadro P1000 storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop. It also boasts a handy Memory Card Reader, making it incredibly easy to transfer pictures from your camera while on the move.

Gaming

Whether your scoring on this year's FIFA or dominating on Fortnite, a basic laptop won't cut the mustard.

The 2.60 GHz  6 cores processor and NVIDIA Quadro P1000 will ensure smooth gameplay and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the Precision 5530 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Precision 5530 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 8 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i7 CPU, the Precision 5530 delivers great results.

Give your Images the professional touch

With plenty of RAM, processing power and a dedicated graphics card, the Precision 5530 gives you everything you need to complete high quality photos and graphic design projects.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 6 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 13304 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, the Precision 5530 is ideal for front-end development. Whether you’re coding basic HTML5, or working with more complex JavaScript frameworks, this laptop has everything you need.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Precision 5530 packs a decent Intel Core i7-8850H processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

The Precision 5530 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Precision 5530 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the Precision 5530 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 10 hours battery life.

The Precision 5530 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 10 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The Precision 5530 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 10 hours battery life.

With an impressive run time of approximately 10 hours, the Precision 5530 will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The Precision 5530 comes with 10 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Precision 5530 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

The Precision 5530 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.78 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the 1. With an 1 and several you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.

Slick package

It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.

Looks like your everyday laptop

Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the Precision 5530 fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

DELL Precision 5530 i7 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Silver - 57JW7 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Silver
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 400 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 1500:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 6 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8850H
Processor Speed 2.60 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 256 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P1000
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 5.0
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.0
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 3
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 0.92 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 10 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Noble
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.53 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.11 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.68 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.7 cm
Weight 1.78 kg