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Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Dell Latitude 5450

WINNER
Dell 14 (DC14250)
42Inno Score
VS
Dell Latitude 5450
39Inno Score
44Performance35.5
23.3Display21.6
38.7Battery38.7
68.2Portability70.1
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)1 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450

InnoReviews verdict

Dell 14 (DC14250) wins this laptop face-off, 42 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9) and display (+2). Dell Latitude 5450 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
  • 10% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 21 mm

Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450

  • 10% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.56 kg

Display

Display comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
Screen size14 ″14 ″
Panel typeIPS (WVA), anti-glareIPS (FHD, anti-glare)
Resolution1920x12001920x1080
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits+20%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
ProcessorIntel Core 5 120UIntel Core Ultra 7 155U
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated)Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5200DDR5-5600 (SODIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,338Bottom 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,846Bottom 8%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
Capacity54 Wh54 Wh
Charging—65 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
Weight1.56 kg1.4 kg+10%
Thickness18.9 mm+10%21 mm
MaterialAluminumCarbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE)Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
Bluetooth5.35.3
WebcamFHD (1080p) with privacy shutter1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional)
BiometricsFingerprint reader (power button)Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera

Software

Software comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus Dell Latitude 5450
SpecDell 14 (DC14250)Dell Latitude 5450
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

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