Dell Latitude 5450 vs Framework Laptop 12
35.5Performance30.7
21.6Display26.5
38.7Battery—
70.1Portability83.2
2 spec wins — Dell Latitude 54502 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+13) and display (+5). 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
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 70
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,338Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,846Bottom 8% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.3 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) | — |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 / Linux |
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