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DELL

DELL Precision 3540 laptop i5-8365u 1.60GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-A3EE-NZ3H9

A 15.6" FHD work laptop with a quad-core i5-8365u, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, numeric backlit keyboard, smartcard reader, USB-C DisplayPort, HDMI, RJ-45 and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • Product typeWork / Business
  • 6" FHD display gives crisp visuals with Intel UHD 620 graphics
  • Quad-core i5-8365U at 1.60 GHz handles business workloads smoothly
  • 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD deliver responsive multitasking and fast boot
  • USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 with DisplayPort plus three USB-A ports connect peripherals easily
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with smartcard reader for secure enterprise logins

Precision 3540 mobile workstation

The Dell Precision 3540 is a 15.6 inch Full HD business laptop built around an Intel Core i5-8365U quad-core processor at 1.60 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of system memory and a 256 GB solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Suited for office professionals not for heavy

This unit suits office professionals who need a smart-card reader, RJ-45 Ethernet and a numeric backlit keyboard for secure, tethered workflows. Buyers who want more storage, discrete graphics or a higher-resolution display should look elsewhere.

256 GB SSD capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 256 GB solid-state drive. It sets the total space available for the operating system, applications and active project files before external storage becomes necessary.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $228.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeWork / Business
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)

Questions about this item

Can the 8GB RAM in the Precision 3540 be upgraded later?

The system ships with 8GB of memory; the supplier data does not confirm whether additional slots are free or if the module is soldered.

What limits performance first during a long compile or render on the i5-8365u?

The quad-core 1.60GHz processor with Intel UHD 620 graphics will hit thermal and power ceilings before the 256GB SSD becomes a bottleneck.

How loud and hot does the 3540 get when running flat-out all day?

Under sustained load the cooling fans spin up audibly and the chassis warms noticeably, while the included Dell AC adapter supplies the needed power.

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