Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Dell Latitude 7640

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Dell Latitude 7640. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Dell Latitude 7640 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7640 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

excellent connectivity options

higher price point

average battery life

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Dell Latitude 7640
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Dell Latitude 7640 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.8 cm x 25.042 cm x 1.95 cm
Weight 1.272 kg 1.837 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 141.5
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, 85° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 0.17952 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo Intel vPro Enterprise
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
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 - 720p Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (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, 640 x 360
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Four stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2), WWAN aerial
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest Mini LED backlit, 80-key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Latitude 7640
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, contactless smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards - FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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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