Dell Precision 7540 vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 16”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 7540 and 2020 MacBook Pro 16” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 7540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 7540 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Intel Xeon E-2286M inside Dell Precision 7540 has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Dell Precision 7540 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 128GB versus 64GB of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Dell Precision 7540 supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Dell Precision 7540 comes with four SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Slots | x4 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 ECC | DDR4 |
Dell Precision 7540 comes with three M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device. 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 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x3 | Onboard |
2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Dell Precision 7540.
2020 vs. 2019
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 23% lighter than the 5.57 pounds Dell Precision 7540.
Weight | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 5.57 lbs. | 4.3 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.53 kg | 1.95 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,149 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Weight | Starting at 5.57 lbs (2.53 kg) | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 16 Inches |
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| Retina display
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Ports | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
| Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
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Battery | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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| 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 180 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5 VDC/9.23 A. | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 3 Years Hardware Service with Onsite 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 Support
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Key Features | Dell Precision 7540 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 7540, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Xeon E-2286M with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 with 6GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 16-inch MacBook Pro 16” was introduced by Apple about a year later in 2020. 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 5600M with 8GB HBM2.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Precision 7540 has a 15.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 16-inch 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. In addition, the Dell Precision 7540 weighs 5.57 lbs. about 29% heavier than the 4.3 lbs. 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. Moreover, measured at 14.87” x 9.89” x 1.18”, the Dell Precision 7540 is much bulkier than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” at 14.09” x 9.68” x 0.64”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 7540 supports up to 128GB 3200 MHz DDR4 ECC memory that you can upgrade with four memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with three M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device. 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 2020 MacBook Pro 16”, it supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Dell Precision 7540, 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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