Dell Latitude 5450 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
35.5Performance30.7
21.6Display26.5
38.7Battery33.3
70.1Portability76.6
4 spec wins — Dell Latitude 54503 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Latitude 5450 scores 39 against 38.5 for Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Latitude 5450 edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 70
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 12% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 21 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,338Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,846Bottom 8% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+8% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.3 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 18.5 mm+12% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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