Dell Precision 7530 (15.6-inch, 2018) Reviews & Tests

Performance step-up. Dell crams in one of the fastest mobile Intel CPUs into a thinner chassis than the last generation Precision 7510. Can owners really get the full performance out of the processor? Or is it throttle city?

integrated NFC, WAN, Smartcard, fingerprint reader ; excellent build quality and rigidity; strong skeleton ; compatible with AI-based Dell Precision Optimizer ; wide internal storage bay options (up to 3x) ; generally very quiet during low loads ; very...

battery life could be longer; high idling power consumption ; Core i9 performance could be better; limited Turbo Boost ; SIM card access requires removing the bottom panel ; throttled performance when on battery power ; very high CPU temperatures when...

The Precision 7530 is a worthwhile upgrade from the 7510. It's smaller without sacrificing rigidity and it carries significantly faster CPU and GPU options that high performance workstation users will appreciate. It's optional WAN features also give it...