Dell Precision 5540 vs. M2 MacBook Pro 14”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the Dell Precision 5540 and M2 MacBook Pro 14” models. Our report includes intricate details such as the 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 M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
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 M2 MacBook Pro 14” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
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 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch screen size 9% larger than the 14.2-inch M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Dell Precision 5540 has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 14”. It has eight versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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full-size SD card slot | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes x3 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
Total | 8 | 7 |
Dell Precision 5540 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Pro 14”. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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full-size SD card slot | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | No |
M2 MacBook Pro 14” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 14” is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2023 vs. 2019
Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 14” has a 135% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540.
M2 MacBook Pro 14” supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Precision 5540. It supports up to 96GB versus 64GB of system memory on the Dell Precision 5540.
M2 MacBook Pro 14” weighed 3.5 pounds, 11% lighter than the 3.93 pounds Dell Precision 5540.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 1.59 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Released | 2019 | 2023 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,339 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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) |
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Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) |
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Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 14.2 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Left (5)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size |
| 70 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. |
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Software | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Ventura |
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 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Sensors |
| Touch ID sensor |
Security |
| Touch ID sensor |
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 every 12 months, 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 | - | Display Supports
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Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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