Dell Precision 5540 vs. 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Precision 5540 and 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2019 vs. 2018
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540 has a 66% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8559U inside 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell Precision 5540 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR3 |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 5540 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
Slots | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell Precision 5540 has more ports and slots count than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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full-size SD card slot | Yes | No |
HDMI | Yes | No |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes x4 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
Total | 8 | 5 |
Dell Precision 5540 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | Yes | No |
HDMI | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | No |
USB-A | Yes | No |
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than Dell Precision 5540.
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 24% lighter than the 3.93 pounds Dell Precision 5540.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 1.37 kg |
Prices
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Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Released | 2019 | 2018 |
Release Date |
| Announced on July 13th, 2018 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,339 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.26 x 0.44 in (357 x 235 x 11.2 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.26” (235 mm) Height: 0.44” (11.2 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Left (5)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size |
| 58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | - | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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