Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Dell Latitude 5450
26.6Performance35.5
30.2Display21.6
21.3Battery38.7
66.3Portability70.1
3 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)5 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Latitude 5450 wins this laptop face-off, 39 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+9). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 21 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 66
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 87% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,846 vs 5,278
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,338+9%Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 9,846+87%Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 54 Wh+32% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.4 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 19 mm+10% | 21 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 2x 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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