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 B5 (B5402CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

efficient multitasking performance

long battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5540 and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5540 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.613 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Grey Star black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1155G7 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
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 B5 (B5402CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) 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 Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
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 B5 (B5402CEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
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 B5 (B5402CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
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
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5540 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 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 ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - KI0266X
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