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Silver 15.6 inch Precision 5530 mobile workstation, non-touch FHD display

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i7-8850H 16GB 1000GB SSD FHD 15.6

SKU CH-ZSSB-VZV99

A 15.6-inch mobile workstation with a six-core Intel Core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB SSD and dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P1000 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 up to 4.30 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics apps
  • 6" FHD IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 with 72 % colour gamut
  • 16 GB DDR4 plus 1000 GB SSD gives fast memory and storage
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 connect docks and external displays

Mobile workstation for demanding workloads

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8850H six-core processor running at 2.60 GHz with Turbo up to 4.30 GHz. It carries 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a dual-drive layout: a 512 GB M.2 SSD plus a 1 TB M.2 SSD. The NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4 GB GDDR5 handles professional graphics, while the FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut. Windows 11 Pro is installed.

Simple drop-in deployment

The unit ships as a complete, ready-to-use system with the Dell AC adapter included. No internal assembly is required; just connect power and peripherals. The Thunderbolt 3 port uses a USB-C connector that also carries DisplayPort signalling, so cable orientation matters — inserting it upside-down can prevent external displays from being detected. Driver updates for the Quadro P1000 should be sourced from NVIDIA rather than Windows Update to avoid version mismatches.

Verify your peripheral ecosystem

Confirm that your external monitors accept HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort over USB-C for full 1920 x 1080 output. The laptop provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one Thunderbolt 3 port and one HDMI 2.0 port — check that your docks, storage devices and displays match these interfaces. The 72% colour gamut panel suits general design work but not wide-gamut proofing workflows. Maximum supported memory is 32 GB DDR4 if you plan an upgrade.

How it compares

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

Price $608.99
Typical for this category: the median of 32,549 items is $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 configuration512 GB + 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 verify the i7-8850H is boosting to 4.30 GHz under load?

Open Task Manager's Performance tab or a tool such as HWMonitor while running a heavy workload; the CPU clock should reach 4.30 GHz on the i7-8850H when thermal headroom allows.

Which storage drives and accessories are included versus optional?

The unit ships with a 512 GB M.2 SSD plus a 1 TB M.2 SSD already installed, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, a Dell AC adapter and Windows 11 Pro; no extra drives or caddies are required.

Should I choose the 16 GB DDR4 configuration or plan a 32 GB upgrade later?

16 GB DDR4 is fitted and the platform supports up to 32 GB; select 32 GB now if you run large datasets or virtual machines, otherwise the installed 16 GB handles typical CAD and rendering workloads.

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