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Silver 15.6 inch Precision 5530 mobile workstation with UHD touchscreen display

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i7-8850H 16GB 512GB M.2 + 1TB SSD UHD Touch

SKU CH-ME3T-H6E3W

15.6-inch UHD touch display with six-core i7-8850H, Quadro P1000 graphics and dual 512 GB M.2 plus 1 TB SSD storage

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P1000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution3840 × 2160

Model 16GB/1TB W10P Touch

  • 6″ UHD 3840×2160 touch display shows every detail
  • Six-core i7-8850H up to 4.30 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics
  • 16 GB DDR4 plus 512 GB M.2 and 1 TB SSD stores large projects
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 connect multiple peripherals

Mobile workstation for creative professionals

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built around a six core Intel Core i7-8850H processor running at 2.60 GHz with a 4.30 GHz turbo frequency. It includes 16 GB of DDR4 memory and dual storage comprising a 512 GB M.2 drive plus a 1 TB SSD. The UHD touch display resolves at 3840 x 2160 on an IPS panel covering 72 percent color gamut. NVIDIA Quadro P1000 graphics with 4 GB GDDR5 handle professional visual workloads. Windows 10 Pro is preinstalled.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The cooling system uses dual fans designed to improve airflow and keep the system cool under sustained load. A dedicated Quadro P1000 draws modest power relative to higher tier mobile GPUs, helping battery life during typical office or field work. Fan noise remains controlled during light productivity but becomes audible when the six core CPU and discrete GPU are both stressed. The included AC adapter supplies sufficient power for full performance without throttling.

Build connectivity and daily implications

The platinum silver chassis uses premium materials and an InfinityEdge display design that reduces bezel width. Connectivity includes two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, one Thunderbolt 3 port with four lane PCIe, HDMI 2.0, a headset jack, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Thunderbolt 3 enables fast external storage or docks while HDMI 2.0 drives external 4K displays at 60 Hz. The touchscreen supports multi touch input for direct interaction with creative applications.

How it compares

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

Price $952.99
Pricier than about 72% 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 configuration512 GB + 1 TB NVMe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2160
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputTouch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatUHD
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

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Questions about this item

How do I install a second M.2 drive in the Precision 5530, and which step is most often missed?

Remove the base cover, insert the M.2 module into the open slot at a 30-degree angle, then secure it with the single retaining screw; the step most often missed is reinstalling the thermal pad onto the controller before closing the chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the Precision 5530 need after heavy daily use?

The 16 GB DDR4 memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded, so plan for a future battery replacement and keep the dual-fan heatsink clear of dust to sustain the 2.60 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clocks.

Which limit appears first during sustained workloads on the Precision 5530?

The dual-fan cooling system reaches its thermal ceiling before the 6-core i7-8850H or Quadro P1000 hit their power limits, causing clock throttling once the 4 GB GDDR5 frame buffer and 9 MB cache are fully utilised.

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