Dell Latitude 5450 vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
35.5Performance44
21.6Display38.4
38.7Battery77.9
70.1Portability93.4
3 spec wins — Dell Latitude 54504 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and portability (+23). 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 Latitude 5450
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 70
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) | LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,338Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,846Bottom 8% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+4% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 12.7 mm+40% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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