Dell 5450 Latitude review: Secure, fast and elegant

Dell's Latitude E5450 is designed to work effectively and improve performance. Secure, fast and elegant are the words that accurately describe this Dell device.

Let TipsMake.com evaluate more details about Dell 5450 Latitude through the following article!

Case

All parts on the plastic casing have been neatly assembled, and thus, create an elegant impression on the Dell 5450. The back of the model assessed in this article has a magnesium alloy. The color of the metal hinge adds contrast and makes a strong impression. A slightly annoying drawback is that the device catches dust easily between the screen border and the screen.

Port on Dell 5450 Laptop

The back of the Dell 5450 Latitude may contain permanently connected peripherals, such as monitors. SD card slot and 3 USB ports for connecting temporary devices are found on the right rear part.

Dell 5450 Latitude review: Secure, fast and elegant Picture 1 Port on Dell 5450 Laptop

Connect

Intel's Dual Band Wireless - AC 7265 network card is responsible for wireless connections in the Latitude 5450. There is also Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, Qualcomm Gobi's 4G LTE module, SIM card slot and 720p webcam with Relatively good color reproduction.

Security

Security features are considered a special necessity in business devices. The Dell Latitude E5450 offers a TPM chip, fingerprint scanner and Smartcard reader and many other security tools in DDP (Dell Data Protection).

Input devices

Keyboard

High-quality input devices are a must for a working laptop like the Latitude 5450. The black chiclet keyboard in Dell laptops has a slight noise when typing. The keys have moderate hardness and good pressure point.

Dell 5450 Latitude review: Secure, fast and elegant Picture 2 Keyboard, trackpad and trackpoint

Touchpad and trackpoint

The 10 x 5.5cm size of the touchpad is large enough and quite pleasant. Finger gestures are performed directly and there is no lag. Many users especially like smooth and direct multi-touch gestures like scrolling through web pages.

Acting as the second cursor, Trackpoint also allows mouse input. The movements are also easy to perform. 3 dedicated trackpoint buttons are located above the touchpad, performing left, right click and one button to scroll.

Screen

The Latitude series is equipped with a Full HD matte screen. The IPS screen comes from AU Optronics and has an average brightness of 270.8 cd / m2. One drawback of this screen is the phenomenon of light exposure. White spots are easy to see on a black background.

Dell 5450 Latitude review: Secure, fast and elegant Picture 3 The Latitude series is equipped with a Full HD matte screen

The brightness of Dell laptops remains on par with rivals, leading the way with a contrast ratio of 1001: 1, far ahead of other comparable models such as the Lenovo T440s (320: 1) and the HP EliteBook 840 G1 (406: first).

The color range will not please professional users. AdobeRGB is 60.4% covered and sRGB is 81.2%.

A working device must be ready at all times, that is, suitable for use in any situation, such as when sitting in a train or car. The rugged version does not hinder any such intentions. However, you should avoid using the device in direct sunlight.

The viewing angle stability of the screen on this device is excellent. Only a slight change in contrast, color loss and brightness occur when tilted or viewed from the side.

Dell 5450 Latitude review: Secure, fast and elegant Picture 4 The viewing angle stability of the screen on this device is excellent

Efficiency

Dell 5450 is equipped with 8GB memory and 128GB SSD. The Intel Core i5-4310U chip inside helps save energy, combining good power and portability. Therefore, this Dell laptop is not only qualified for office use or multimedia processing, but it can also be used for more sophisticated applications.

Processor

Intel's Core i5-4310U is installed in laptops, to ensure a balance between portability and performance. Both cores are clocked at 2GHz and can reach 3.0GHz through Turbo mode. Intel specifies a maximum power consumption of 15 watts. Users will also not have to take into account performance losses when there is no power outlet in hand.

System performance

Working with Latitude is very pleasant. In PCMark 7 testing, only the more expensive T440 scored higher, while the other candidates were about 20% worse than the Latitude E5450.

Storage device

Buyers can choose between a 500GB magnetic hard drive and a 128GB SSD. A 256GB SSD is optionally available in some other countries.

Graphics card

The graphics card that Dell uses is based on the integrated Intel Graphics HD 4400. The graphics card of the processor reaches 1100MHz and provides sufficient performance for applications. All comparable devices have the same Intel graphics card. The difference becomes apparent in the selected clock speed and CPU. 3DMark 11 shows that the model outperforms Lenovo's T440 by 4%. HP's EliteBook 850 G1 scores significantly lower, due to the lower clock speed.

Gaming performance

Users with a particular interest in gaming will not choose a device for business purposes. However, casual gamers can certainly enjoy some games with the Dell 5450. Intel's HD 4400 graphics allow smooth display of some old and new games, using minimum quality settings.

Tomb Raider and BioShock can both be displayed with a sufficient number of frames per second when the graphics settings are reduced to a minimum. In addition, the review model gets more frames per second than Toshiba's Tecra Z40T and HP's EliteBook 850 G1.

System noise

Latitude 5450 under normal conditions does not cause unpleasant noise. Passive cooling capacity is sufficient in idle mode. When higher loads are required, the equipment noise level will increase to 33dB.

Temperature

The surface temperature is never uncomfortable in idle mode. The upper left area of ​​the monitor noticeably heats up to 44 ° C. Other areas only reach temperatures below 30 ° C. Typing or using the machine on the lap does not cause discomfort. When active, the laptop's temperature rises to about 36 ° C.

Speak

The speakers on the Dell 5450 Latitude are standard for modern laptops. The volume is moderate. The audio spectrum covers the high frequency range, sufficient for system audio and enjoying Internet video on a regular basis.

Battery life

Battery life is another worthy consideration for a business laptop. The Dell 5450 Latitude is powered by a 51Wh battery, capable of 80% recharge after an hour.

The battery life of the Latitude 5450 lasts for 13 hours and 14 minutes, when minimum brightness is used and communication modules are disabled. When browsing via WiFi with brightness of about 150 cd / m2, the battery life was just over 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Conclude

The large number of ports is a plus for the Dell 5450 Latitude. Simple and multi-touch gestures are carried out smoothly and instantly.

In terms of performance, Dell laptops have stood up to the competition and proved to be a strong competitor. However, unfortunately, battery life is not enough for the whole working day.

The current reference price for Dell 5450 Latitude is about 7 million.