Dell Latitude 5540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent battery life

bright display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

basic audio quality

limited graphics performance

pricey base model

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking performance

comprehensive connectivity options

anti-glare display

fast charging support

average battery life

modest graphics capability

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5540 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5540 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm 32.69 cm x 21.45 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.613 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Grey Star black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - TN
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Input AC 100-200 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - EBI381XA
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