Dell Latitude E5540 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

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Dell Latitude E5540
Dell Latitude E5540

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude E5540 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

excellent graphics capability

innovative cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

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Difference between Dell Latitude E5540 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E5540 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.9 cm x 25.05 cm x 2.97 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Black | Grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, WideView -
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3226 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 9-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 V
INPUT Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Slots 1 x PCI Express Half Mini Card
1 x ExpressCard
-
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader 8 in 1 (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E5540 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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