Testseek.com have collected 77 expert reviews of the Dell Precision M3800 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell Precision M3800.
February 2014
(81%)
77 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(70%)
2 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
81010077
The editors liked
Thin
Made of premium materials
3
200-by-1
800-resolution
10-point touch screen
Superb CPU performance
Superb graphics performance
Thinandlight design
HighDPI QHDdisplay
SSD
802.11ac wireless networking
Portable workstation with ISV-certified Nvidia Quadro graphics
Thin and light
840-by-2
160 resolution (4K) touch screen
Thunderbolt 2 port
The editors didn't like
No internal expansion access
Removable battery
Or optical drive
UI elements are tiny on the huge screen
Identically colored USB 2
0 and 3
0 ports
Software sometimes doesn't work well on highDPI screens
Abstract: Price: ranges from $1799 – $2499Availability: NowWhy should you care about the Dell M3800? Because PC users finally have an answer to the 15in Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. The M3800 sees Dell come out swinging. Compared to Apple's all conquering...
Weight, Ultrabook dimensions, Sturdiness, Build quality, System performance, CAD performance, Display, Touch functionality, Connectivity, Input Devices, Maintenance Options, Warranty and Service Options
Warranty timeframe, Maximum display opening angle, No propietary docking port, Security features, Glossy display
Dell Precision M3800The Dell Precision M3800 combines the best of the core functionality of two quite different worlds. The powerful components of a mobile workstation are mixed with the slim chassis of an ultrabook - quite the feat, which, surprisingly...
Poor battery life, Outpaced in benchmarks by other machines, Business features absent
Dell Precision M3800 (2015) – Battery Life The Dell's six-cell battery failed to impress in our standard test. That benchmark sets the screen at 40% brightness and loops a basic video chat and web browsing test – and here the M3800 lasted for 3hrs 44mins...
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Abstract: First unveiled in Autumn 2013, the Dell Precision M3800 was the original ultra portable 15-inch mobile workstation and, in our opinion, still the best looking. This slender MacBook Pro look-alike may lack originality but it is still a thing of beauty.Beyo...
Luxurious feel, Pleasant touchpad, Beautiful 4K display, Strong all-round performance
Design starting to seem dated, Battery drains quickly, Runs hot, loud at times
The Dell Precision M3800 is one of the stronger 15-inch Windows systems we've recently reviewed. It manages to better balance its pros and cons than the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Edition and Asus Zenbook NX500, both of which are significantly superior in cer...
Good professional 3D performance, Good application performance, Great battery life for a 15.6in notebook, Very portable for its screen size, 3,200 x 1,800 screen
Not all apps support screen resolution
The Dell Precision M3800 isn't quite an all-singing workstation in a portable package, but it does provide good certified modelling and capable rendering on the move. Best of all, when you're not doing heavy 3D work, the battery can last for close to six...
