Dell Latitude 14" Core i7-1165G7 Silver 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" Core i7-1165G7 Silver 2024
The Dell Latitude 7420 Touchscreen Laptop receives mostly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its performance, easy setup, and like-new appearance as a refurbished unit. However, there are significant reliability concerns: one reviewer received a completely non-functional unit, another reported a dead processor fan, and several noted below-average battery life and a single USB port. Overall, value is high for a refurb, but buyers should be cautious about potential hardware defects.
Pros
- Easy setup with Windows 11 preinstalled
- Fast performance and smooth operation
- Touchscreen functionality
- Like-new condition for a refurbished unit
- Backlit keyboard
Cons
- Completely non-functional unit received
- Dead processor fan
- Battery depletes quickly
- Only one USB port
- Slightly heavier than expected
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC receives strong praise for its build quality, smooth trackpad, and excellent battery life, with users reporting over 8 hours of heavy use. A few minor issues include difficulty connecting certain printers and the inability to upgrade RAM. Overall, it is seen as a significant upgrade over previous models.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Smooth and responsive trackpad
- Great battery life (8+ hours)
- Bright and sharp display
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issues
- RAM not upgradeable
- May get warm under heavy load
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" Core i7-1165G7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1165G7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.02 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" Core i7-1165G7 Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average screen (22nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" Core i7-1165G7 Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
