Dell Latitude E7450 14.1" Laptop i5-5300U 2.30GHz Processor 4GB RAM 256GB SSD Webcam Windows 10 Professional

Our Specialist view of the Dell Latitude E7450 laptop

The Spec:

The Dell Latitude E7450 is spec’d up with the following components and operating system: The tough and durable chassis houses a 14” HD screen with a full size UK language backlit keyboard. Behind this there is an i5 5^th gen processor, 4GB RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive, a webcam and Windows 10 Pro preinstalled. WiFi and wired LAN connection are standard.

The Good Bits:

You know where you stand with Dell laptops of this age, they combine the right mix of reliability, modern materials and a tough rugged design that we fancy will stand the test of time. A 14.1” screen is a solid choice that covers more or less all bases, a screen not too small that it strains the eyes after a while and not too large that it is far less portable. The addition of a backlit keyboard is one of those features that certainly won’t be used every day but is great as and when it’s needed.

The Not So Good Bits:

There are only really a couple of points we found, the running temperature and audio quality. It does get quite hot while running though we did find this doesn’t mean it will spontaneously burst in to flames and if it has an air flow then this isn’t detrimental to the performance, it just means your hand and/or leg might get a bit warm. Despite the high def audio, the speakers aren’t amazing and the sound reproduction is a little flat. Balance that small amount of dissapointment with an i7 Dell E7450 laptop with more RAM and a larger SSD.

The Design:

High quality construction with high quality materials, that’s to be expected from Dell. We especially liked the carbon fibre lid and tri-metal chassis. It makes you feel you have made the right choice before the laptop is even turned on. The touchpad and keyboard are good, not amazing but definitely not substandard. One of our biggest bugbears is the spread of ports. We feel too many are placed on the back but there is still a good amount available.

Suitability:

It’s ideal for professionals pounding the road and needing a laptop that can be picked up and put in a bag and can withstand a bit of the rough stuff.