Dell Latitude E7450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude E7450 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E7450 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E7450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.15 cm x 2.04 cm 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm
Weight 1.56 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare, BFR/PVC-free Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking, gesture input support
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition + Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit (DVD) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E7450 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Free Fall Sensor, Dell Data Protection, USB PowerShare technology, ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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