Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Dell Latitude 5540

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Dell Latitude 5540. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Dell Latitude 5540
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Dell Latitude 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.613 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum Grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera)
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Input - AC 100-200 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Dell Latitude 5540
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards - FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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