Dell Precision 5540 vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5540 and MacBook Pro 15” (2019) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
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 MacBook Pro 15” (2019) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Dell Precision 5540 has more ports and slots count than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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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 MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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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 |
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Pro 15” (2019) over Dell Precision 5540.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Released | 2019 | 2019 |
Release Date |
| Announced on May 16th, 2019 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,339 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
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| Retina display
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Left (5)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Size |
| 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 5540, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” was introduced by Apple around the same year in mid-2019. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” (2019). In addition, The Dell Precision 5540 weighs 3.93 lbs. about 2% lighter than the 4.02 lbs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019). Moreover, measured at 14.06” x 9.26” x 0.44”, the Dell Precision 5540 is much more portable than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) at 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61”.
There are a toal number of 8 ports and slots available on Dell Precision 5540. That includes a power port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a Thunderbolt 3 port, a headphone jack, a full-size SD card slot, and a lock slot. With that said, it has three ports and slots more than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) that has only four Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 5540 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users 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.
For MacBook Pro 15” (2019), it supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Dell Precision 5540, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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