Dell Latitude 3540 vs. Dell Vostro 5481

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 3540
Dell Latitude 3540
Dell Vostro 5481
Dell Vostro 5481

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 3540 and Dell Vostro 5481. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3540 and Dell Vostro 5481
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3540 vs. Dell Vostro 5481 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.53 cm 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.55 kg
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM87 Express -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Optical Drive DVD±RW - tray -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3223 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1705 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Webcam Central Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3540 Dell Vostro 5481
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards CEC -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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