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Precision 5540 Workstation
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Performance for your vision
Dell's 15-inch mobile workstation features next-gen Intel® processors and professional graphics for an immersive work experience and enhanced performance.
Performance for your vision
Dell's 15-inch mobile workstation features next-gen Intel® processors and professional graphics for an immersive work experience and enhanced performance.
Features
Operating System
Available with Windows 11, Windows 10 for Workstations or Ubuntu 18.04 LTS – for a smooth, versatile PC experience.
Create without limits
The Dell Precision mobile workstations excel under demanding standards. With the latest Intel® processors, NVIDIA® professional graphics, Dell Precision Optimizer and OLED display options, they focus power and speed behind your biggest ideas.
Built to power your ideas
Work at top speeds: The latest Intel® Core™ or Xeon® processors combined with Dell Precision Optimizer, deliver the focused power you need to stay productive anywhere.
Next-level graphics: Boost performance of your demanding applications with next-generation professional graphics up to NVIDIA Quadro® T2000 with 4GB.
Reliable, fast memory: Accelerate workflow with up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory speeds.
Room to grow: Access, transfer and store large 3D, video and multimedia files quickly and easily with up to 4TB of storage, a feat rarely seen on mobile workstations with such a thin and light frame.
Work on the move: Stay up and running with an ExpressCharge-capable 97Whr battery that provides outstanding battery life.
Next-level graphics: Boost performance of your demanding applications with next-generation professional graphics up to NVIDIA Quadro® T2000 with 4GB.
Reliable, fast memory: Accelerate workflow with up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory speeds.
Room to grow: Access, transfer and store large 3D, video and multimedia files quickly and easily with up to 4TB of storage, a feat rarely seen on mobile workstations with such a thin and light frame.
Work on the move: Stay up and running with an ExpressCharge-capable 97Whr battery that provides outstanding battery life.
Small yet mighty
Designed to impress: Performance has never looked better on Dell’s thinnest and lightest mobile workstation. The sleek, compact design fits a 15.6-inch display into a 14-inch frame and is now available in two colors.
Show off your work: An InfinityEdge display with up to an OLED PremierColor ensures brilliant, virtually borderless viewing.
Enhanced viewing: Upgrade to an optional UHD touch screen that features 100% Adobe RGB with either 500nits or an OLED display with 100% DCI-P3.
Quick office integration: Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C with x4 PCIe and HDMI 2.0 ports enable 4K video connectivity at 60 frames per second.
Stays cool: A revolutionary cooling system with dual fans improves airflow and keeps your system cool under heavy workloads.
Seamless sign-on: The optional Windows Hello fingerprint reader ensures that you and only you can access your work. Simply place your finger on the sensor and just like that, you’re ready to take on the next task. Or upgrade to the Windows Hello IR Camera and sign on with one look.
Show off your work: An InfinityEdge display with up to an OLED PremierColor ensures brilliant, virtually borderless viewing.
Enhanced viewing: Upgrade to an optional UHD touch screen that features 100% Adobe RGB with either 500nits or an OLED display with 100% DCI-P3.
Quick office integration: Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C with x4 PCIe and HDMI 2.0 ports enable 4K video connectivity at 60 frames per second.
Stays cool: A revolutionary cooling system with dual fans improves airflow and keeps your system cool under heavy workloads.
Seamless sign-on: The optional Windows Hello fingerprint reader ensures that you and only you can access your work. Simply place your finger on the sensor and just like that, you’re ready to take on the next task. Or upgrade to the Windows Hello IR Camera and sign on with one look.
Intelligence that matches yours
Dell Optimizer for Precision is a built-in AI platform that learns how you work and continuously adapts to your style to create a smarter, more personalized and productive experience.
ExpressResponse: Launch your most used apps faster. We use built-in AI and Intel® Adaptix™ Technology to adjust performance levels where you need them most.
ExpressSign-in: Get to work faster than ever. Our workstation proximity sensor enabled by Intel® Context Sensing Technology detects your presence to instantly wake and log you in via the IR camera and Windows Hello, all without lifting a finger. It locks upon walking away, so your work stays safer.
ExpressCharge: AI improves battery performance by adapting to your typical power consumption and charge patterns. Always on the go? You’ll get an ExpressCharge Boost to gain 35% charge in about 20 minutes. Have more time? ExpressCharge will automatically get you up to 80% in an hour.* And if you can’t charge your system right away, it will subtly adjust settings to preserve resources, such as dimming your screen or turning off Bluetooth when not in use.
Intelligent Audio: Dell Optimizer’s Intelligent Audio will automatically tune your system by adjusting background noise, managing speech volume and refining overall sound experience so you can hear and be heard better wherever you work.
ExpressResponse: Launch your most used apps faster. We use built-in AI and Intel® Adaptix™ Technology to adjust performance levels where you need them most.
ExpressSign-in: Get to work faster than ever. Our workstation proximity sensor enabled by Intel® Context Sensing Technology detects your presence to instantly wake and log you in via the IR camera and Windows Hello, all without lifting a finger. It locks upon walking away, so your work stays safer.
ExpressCharge: AI improves battery performance by adapting to your typical power consumption and charge patterns. Always on the go? You’ll get an ExpressCharge Boost to gain 35% charge in about 20 minutes. Have more time? ExpressCharge will automatically get you up to 80% in an hour.* And if you can’t charge your system right away, it will subtly adjust settings to preserve resources, such as dimming your screen or turning off Bluetooth when not in use.
Intelligent Audio: Dell Optimizer’s Intelligent Audio will automatically tune your system by adjusting background noise, managing speech volume and refining overall sound experience so you can hear and be heard better wherever you work.
Your work can count on it
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification: Precision workstations are tested to ensure the high-performance applications you rely on every day run smoothly. Dell ISV certifications cover the most popular independent software applications.
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Manage and secure with ease
Ultimate convenience
Manage all of your Windows 10 endpoints from one console with Dell Client Command Suite and VMware® Workspace ONE™ integration.
Seamless sign on
SafeID protects end user credentials with an optional fingerprint reader on the power button—delivering the fast, multi-factor authentication you’ve come to expect from Dell’s most secure PC portfolio.
Remotely manage
Dell unique vPro extensions can remotely manage and run diagnostics on a fleet of devices, whether they are powered on or off.
We’ve got your business covered
ProDeploy Client Suite: We help you deploy PCs with greater speed, less effort and more control. You will direct every detail of your deployment with our TechDirect portal that features an unprecedented level of control, automation and simplicity.
ProSupport: Let us make hardware and software support easy. ProSupport offers 24x7 access to local language, advanced technology experts who contact you when critical issues arise.* We do all this so you can focus on the strategic work that drives your business forward.
ProSupport Plus: With our most complete support service for PCs, you get all the capabilities of ProSupport plus hard drive failure prevention,* repair for drops, spills and surges and hard drive retention in the case of replacement.* In today’s fast moving culture, there’s no time for downtime. Dell has your back. Upgrade to ProSupport Plus.
ProSupport: Let us make hardware and software support easy. ProSupport offers 24x7 access to local language, advanced technology experts who contact you when critical issues arise.* We do all this so you can focus on the strategic work that drives your business forward.
ProSupport Plus: With our most complete support service for PCs, you get all the capabilities of ProSupport plus hard drive failure prevention,* repair for drops, spills and surges and hard drive retention in the case of replacement.* In today’s fast moving culture, there’s no time for downtime. Dell has your back. Upgrade to ProSupport Plus.
Ports & Slots
1. SD Card Reader | 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port with PowerShare | 3. Battery-status Button | 4. Wedge Lock Slot | 5. Power Adapter Port | 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port with PowerShare | 7. HDMI 2.0 | 8. Thunderbolt™ 3 Type C™ | 9. Headset Jack
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 0.45" - 0.66" (11.48mm - 16.82mm) | 2. Width: 14.06" (357.23mm) | 3. Depth: 9.27" (235.47mm) | Starting weight: 3.93 lb (1.78kg)*
Resources
Essential work accessories for your Precision 5540
Maximize the performance of your Precision 5540 with the ultimate work accessories designed to increase productivity at your desk.
Dell Thunderbolt™ Dock | WD19TB
Work at full speed with Dell’s powerful Thunderbolt™ Dock. Charge your system faster, support up to three 4K displays and connect to your peripherals via a single cable.
Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor | U2718Q
Dell’s first 27" 4K monitor with InfinityEdge that supports HDR content playback. See stunning colors and details on a virtually borderless display.
Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | KM717
Enhance productivity with an elegant mouse and keyboard designed to fit into virtually any workspace.
Essential mobile accessories for your Precision 5540
Enhance the mobility of your Precision 5540 with accessories designed to keep you powered up, protected and connected on the go.
Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter | DA300
Connect your Precision to almost any device with a convenient 6-in-1 compact adapter and collaborate from any location.
Dell Timbuk2 Authority Backpack | 15"
Designed specifically for Dell, the Timbuk2-Authority backpack is able to carry and protect everything you need for the workday. The internal organizer provides ample space for laptop accessories and any extra items you need to carry.
Dell Portable Thunderbolt™ 3 SSD, 1TB
One of Dell’s fastest portable SSD storage devices, it lets you backup or transfer all your large files at lightning fast speeds of 2800 MB/s.
Specialized tools for your Precision 5540
Keep your productivity high with professional tools designed to enhance every interaction with your Precision 5540.
Dell Canvas
Bring your ideas to life with the groundbreaking workspace tool that uses an intuitive touch screen, pen and totem to enable natural digital creation.
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro Wireless
The patented 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) sensor is specifically designed to manipulate digital content or camera positions in the industry-leading CAD applications. Simply push, pull, twist or tilt the controller cap to pan, zoom and rotate your 3D drawing.
X-Rite Colorimeter i1Display Pro
The i1Display Pro ensures a perfectly calibrated and profiled display while delivering the speed, options and flexibility needed to maintain color accuracy.
Reviews
Dell Precision 5540: One of the "Best video editing laptops of 2020."
"One of the best video editing laptops thanks to its killer graphics and slim design." — LaptopMag
Dell Precision 5540 review: Rated 4/5
"The Precision 5540 is one of the best workstations on the market." – LaptopMag
Drivers, Manuals & Support
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