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Dell Precision 5540 15.6
Dell Precision 5540 15.6Dell Precision 5540 15.6
SKU: J5-P5540A27-R
$595.00

Dell Precision 5540 15.6" Laptop

The Dell Precision 5540 is a professional-grade mobile workstation built for demanding users who need serious computing power in a sleek, portable form factor. Designed for creative professionals, engineers, educators, and advanced students, this 15.6" powerhouse combines workstation-class performance with a premium build that feels at home in classrooms, labs, and business environments alike. The Precision 5540 delivers the reliability and professional-grade capabilities that schools and institutions depend on. Its combination of dedicated NVIDIA Quadro graphics and a high-resolution display makes it an ideal choice for design, engineering, and multimedia workflows.


Key Features

  • Professional NVIDIA Quadro Graphics: Equipped with NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics, the Precision 5540 is purpose-built for CAD, 3D rendering, video editing, and other GPU-accelerated professional workloads — far beyond what standard laptops can handle.
  • High-Resolution WUXGA Display: The 15.6" WUXGA (1920x1200) panel offers a 16:10 aspect ratio with exceptional color accuracy and sharpness, giving students and professionals more vertical screen real estate for documents, design tools, and creative applications.
  • Premium Build Quality: Dell's Precision line is engineered to ISV-certified standards with a robust chassis, making it durable enough for daily institutional use while maintaining a thin and professional aesthetic suited to any school or workplace setting.
  • Windows 11 Pro for Education and Business: Comes with Windows 11 Pro, offering advanced security features, Group Policy management, BitLocker encryption, and enterprise-grade manageability — essential for IT administrators managing school or business fleets.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity: The Precision 5540 includes a full suite of ports and wireless options including Thunderbolt 3, USB-A, HDMI, SD card reader, and Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless integration with projectors, peripherals, and school networks.
  • Workstation-Class Reliability: Built and certified for professional use, the Precision 5540 supports demanding multitasking environments, making it suitable for advanced STEM programs, media production classes, and professional development settings in educational institutions.

Specifications (J5-P5540A27-R)

Brand Dell
Model Precision 5540
Processor Intel Core i5-9400H (4-Core, up to 4.30 GHz, 8MB Cache)
RAM 16GB DDR4
Storage 256GB SSD
Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5
Display Size 15.6 inch
Display Resolution 1920x1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Operating System Windows 11 Pro
Wireless Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth
Ports 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.1, HDMI 2.0, SD Card Reader, 3.5mm Audio Jack
Color Silver
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
Dimensions Approximately 14.06" x 9.27" x 0.65" (357 x 235 x 16.5 mm)
MPN J5-P5540A27-R

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