Dell Precision 5530 (i7-8850H) with 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and 15.6″ FHD display. Slim, lightweight mobile workstation with NVIDIA Quadro pro graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and ISV-certified reliability.

Description

Dell Precision 5530 (i7-8850H) with 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and 15.6″ FHD display. Slim, lightweight mobile workstation with NVIDIA Quadro pro graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and ISV-certified reliability.Slim, XPS-class chassis with workstation reliability—built for CAD, 3D, photo/video, and engineering workflows.

Key Highlights

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-8850H, 8th generation (6 cores / 12 threads, 2.6–4.3 GHz, vPro on some units)

• Memory: 16GB DDR4-2666 (2×8GB, dual-channel; up to 64GB)

• Storage: 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe)

• Graphics: Intel UHD 630 + NVIDIA Quadro (P1000 4GB or P2000 4GB on many configs)

• Display: 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 IPS, anti-glare, slim “InfinityEdge” bezels

• OS: Windows 10 Pro (workstation-ready)

Performance

• Processor: Core i7-8850H delivers strong single-core speed for high-FPS previews and multi-core throughput for rendering/exports.

• Graphics: Pro-grade Quadro drivers and ISV optimization help keep CAD/3D apps stable and certified.

• RAM: 16GB dual-channel for better bandwidth; two SODIMM slots allow easy upgrades up to 64GB.

• Storage: 512GB NVMe for fast boot and project load times.

  • With 97Wh battery: M.2 only.

  • With 56Wh battery: M.2 + optional 2.5″ SATA bay (if caddy/cable present).

Display & Input

• Panel: 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), IPS, anti-glare; narrow bezels maximize screen in a compact body.

• Keyboard: Backlit, spill-resistant; precise glass touchpad.

• Webcam/Mics: 720p HD with dual-array mics.

• Audio: Stereo speakers with enhanced tuning; combo audio jack.

Ports & Connectivity

• Ports: 1× Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) with DP Alt-Mode/Power Delivery, 2× USB-A 3.1 Gen1, 1× HDMI 2.0, full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm audio, wedge lock, DC-in.

• Networking: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.x. (Gigabit Ethernet via USB-C/TB3 adapter or dock.)

Security & Manageability

• TPM 2.0, optional fingerprint reader, optional IR camera for Windows Hello; Dell Optimizer/Precision utilities; ISV certifications.

Dimensions, Weight & Power

• Dimensions (W × D × H): ≈ 357 × 235 × 11–17 mm
  (≈ 14.06 × 9.25 × 0.43–0.67 in)

• Weight: Starting ~1.78 kg (3.93 lb); ~1.8–2.0 kg typical depending on panel/battery

• Battery Options: 56 Wh or 97 Wh Li-ion, work-day capable under office loads; heavy GPU loads reduce runtime.

• AC Adapter: 130 W (barrel)

  • Input: 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz (worldwide)

  • Output: 19.5 V (up to 130 W) — sized to sustain CPU/GPU boost under load

• Thermals: Dual-fan, heat-pipe design tuned for sustained pro workloads.

Ideal For

AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Revit, Adobe CC (Premiere/After Effects/Photoshop), data science notebooks, software development, and general productivity.