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Silver Dell Precision 5530 laptop with 15.6 inch FHD display

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop 15.6" FHD i7-8850H 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Quadro P1000

SKU CH-1JHN-PPJ2E

15.6-inch FHD IPS workstation with six-core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB NVMe and Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P1000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Six-core i7-8850H reaches 4.30 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
  • Quadro P1000 with 4GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics apps
  • 6" FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut for accurate visuals
  • 1TB NVMe SSD plus 16GB DDR4 gives fast storage and memory
  • Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 ports connect docks and displays

Mobile workstation for engineers

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8850H six-core processor and an NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4GB GDDR5. It ships with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut for colour-accurate professional tasks.

Thermals and power in daily use

A dual-fan cooling system moves air through the thin chassis to keep the hexa-core CPU and dedicated GPU stable under load. The 2.60 GHz base clock rises to 4.30 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost while the Quadro P1000 handles professional graphics workloads. Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports support external displays without taxing internal thermals.

Build integration and expansion

Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0 and a headset jack cover standard peripherals and dual-monitor setups. The single M.2 slot is occupied by the 1TB NVMe drive, so storage expansion requires external solutions. Buyers who need a second internal drive or more than 16GB RAM should consider other configurations.

How it compares

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

Price $487.99
Cheaper than about 60% 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).
Video RAM 4 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,254 items is 4 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model nameDELL
Part number5530
Product colorSilver
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8850H
CPU cores6-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configurationDUAL 1 TB NVMe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P1000
Video RAM4 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (1 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt 3
Video outputsUSB-C 3.1 with PowerShare, DC-In & DisplayPort (2)
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Overall dimensions12 × 8.3 × 0.7
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareNONE
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD and what step do people get wrong?

The drive fits in the M.2 slot at a shallow angle, then screws down flat; the common error is forcing it straight in or omitting the retention screw.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB DDR4 RAM need later?

The memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded; only a board-level repair would change the 16GB capacity.

At what thermal limit does the i7-8850H throttle under sustained load?

The processor reduces clocks once its junction temperature reaches 100 °C, which the dual-fan cooling tries to delay.

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