DELL Precision 7510 Mobile Workstation

DELL Precision 7510 Mobile Workstation

The Precision 7510 belongs to Dell's new generation of mobile workstations and replaces the earlier M4800. It has a slim, lightweight design, a range of powerful configuration options, and several improvements built around what users actually need.

Who should use the Dell Precision 7510

The Dell Precision 7510 is made for professionals in graphic design who need a high-performance laptop at a reasonable price.

Dell Precision 7510 performance

The Dell Precision is powered by an H-series i7-6820HQ chip, with a choice of 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of SSD storage. With this configuration, the laptop easily handles heavy workloads such as graphics work and gaming.

The Dell Precision 7510 comes with Quadro M1000M/M2000M graphics, optimized for professional applications such as graphic design, architecture, digital rendering and video editing. These applications demand not only strong processor and graphics computing power but, even more importantly, stability and durability for continuous operation over long periods.

Design

Overall, the Dell Precision 7510 has a minimalist design. Its rounded corners feel soft while still giving off a refined, appealing look. Once you pick it up, you can feel how premium and sturdy it is. It has passed durability testing and meets the US military MIL-STD 810G standard.

Although the chassis is made of plastic, the top cover is layered with carbon fiber in a checkered pattern. The surface feels wonderfully smooth to the touch, even more comfortable than the velvet coating on ThinkPads. In the center sits a bright chrome-plated Dell logo.

Ports

Most of the ports are placed on the two sides. The left side has 1 HDMI port, 1 Mini-DisplayPort and 1 USB 3.0 port. The right side has 1 SD card slot, 1 3.5mm audio jack with mic support, and as many as 3 USB 3.0 ports. All 4 USB ports on this laptop can charge other devices.

At the back, the 180W charging port sits on the right edge, along with 1 RJ45 network port and 2 cooling vents. The power and charging indicator lights are on the front edge. The underside has a fairly simple design with a docking station connector. Notably, the speakers, which sat above the keyboard on the previous generation, have been moved to the bottom.

Keyboard

Open the laptop and you will quickly notice that the keyboard has been redesigned compared with earlier generations. It now uses chiclet-style keys and is spill-resistant. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on, with good key bounce and very quick response. With the backlight on at night, the blue keys stand out against the white backlighting, which looks striking. The touchpad responds well to user input, with a large surface and a smooth feel thanks to low friction, so the cursor moves accurately. That said, the left and right mouse buttons are separate, which breaks up the seamless look of the overall design.

Browse more models in the Dell Precision 15 category, or widen your options with Dell laptops. If you are comparing options, also see the DELL Precision 5510 Mobile Workstation and the DELL Precision 7550 Mobile Workstation.

Battery

In testing with mixed use of web browsing, music playback and Photoshop, the battery lasted up to 3 hours. That is an acceptable figure for a machine with such a high-end configuration. In addition, battery life can be extended with a dedicated dock that attaches to the underside.