Dell Precision 7740 17.3″ Review
Bring your creative visions to life on the go with the Dell Precision 7740 mobile workstation. Designed for professionals, this laptop features a 6-core Intel Core i7-9850H processor running at 2.6 GHz and 32 GB of DDR4 RAM to handle demanding tasks such as video editing and 3D rendering. The 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD UltraSharp anti-glare IPS display covers 100% of the sRGB color standard and is powered by an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 graphics card, designed with artists, designers, and engineers in mind. You can connect up to two 8K (7680 x 4320) monitors using the built-in Mini DisplayPort and one of two Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C ports, as well as a 4K (4096 x 2160) display via HDMI. Multiple displays will give you more space for efficient multitasking. Projects can be stored on a 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and the system also includes an SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader and available M.2 PCIe slots for additional storage. Additionally, the Precision 7740 has a built-in smart card reader and a Noble Wedge lock slot.
You can connect peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and external drives to two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports. A dedicated PowerShare port allows you to charge USB devices, such as phones, portable music players, and more, even when the system is turned off, using the 6-cell 97Wh lithium-ion ExpressCharge battery. Connect your Dell Precision 7740 to the network wirelessly via 802.11ax Wi-Fi or through a wired Gigabit Ethernet port. Both are designed to provide high-speed data transfers for backing up or distributing your work. The workstation comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed, and its performance can be further enhanced with Dell Precision Optimizer, which automatically tunes your workstation to make programs run at maximum speed.
General Features
Dell Precision Optimizer
Dell Precision Optimizer is included free with your mobile workstation. It automatically adjusts your computer to make specific programs run at maximum speed and allows you to set system configurations for optimal performance. This tool also collects detailed information about your computer for troubleshooting and can be configured to automatically download and apply software updates.
Upgrading to Dell Precision Optimizer Premium enables an AI-powered program that learns the behavior of any user-defined application. Using machine learning, it identifies optimization opportunities and applies performance improvements.
USB PowerShare
Dell USB PowerShare technology allows you to charge USB-powered devices, such as phones, portable music players, and others, using the laptop’s battery, even when the system is turned off.
Dell ExpressCharge
With Dell ExpressCharge, the laptop’s battery will typically be charged to 80% or more after about one hour of charging. A completely drained battery should be fully charged in approximately two hours when the laptop is turned off.
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 allows a maximum throughput of up to 5 Gb/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 are synonymous.
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that uses a reversible USB Type-C connector. It doubles the speed of its predecessor and allows for a maximum throughput of up to 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, and the dual-lane DisplayPort 1.2 enables you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy-chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.