MacBook Pro 15” (2019) vs. Dell Precision 5540: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and Dell Precision 5540 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2019) Pros
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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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
Total | 5 | 8 |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes |
Prices
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Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
Released | 2019 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced on May 16th, 2019 |
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Pricing |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 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) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver |
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Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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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 |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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 |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Warranty | 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. | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | Dell Precision 5540 |
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