Dell Latitude 14" E5450 Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" E5450 Black
This refurbished Dell Latitude laptop is praised for being a solid, cheap option that fits basic daily needs perfectly. Verified buyers note the shell shows wear but the screen and keyboard are in great shape, and the seller provided excellent support when the AC adapter failed after the warranty period. Some users are uncertain about features like backlit keyboards and webcams, but overall it delivers good value for the price.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Great value for the price
- Excellent seller support
- Good screen and keyboard condition
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Worn shell exterior
- AC adapter failure after warranty
- Uncertainty about backlit keyboard
- Uncertainty about webcam presence
- Limited information on specs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
The Microsoft Surface Laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, performance, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users appreciate the sleek design, lightweight feel, and overall speed for everyday tasks. However, several reviews mention significant drawbacks such as battery life lasting only 2-3 hours, charging issues, keyboard registration problems, and overheating. A few users also noted cosmetic flaws like missing rubber feet or a persistent refurbished sticker. Despite these issues, most recommend it for office work, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Sleek aesthetic design
- Lightweight and portable
- High-quality metal build
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Excellent touchscreen
Cons
- Short battery life (2-3 hours)
- Charging issues reported
- Keyboard key registration problems
- Overheating tendencies
- Missing or faulty rubber feet
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" E5450 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U★ | Intel Core i5 1035G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.68 kg | 1.54 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" E5450 Black
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 52 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 23 specs.