Dell Latitude 14" E5440 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5"
Dell Latitude 14" E5440, Core i7-4600U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
Dell
21 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" E5440, Core i7-4600U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Battery life 2
Build quality 6
Performance 7
Charging issues 2
Keyboard issues 1
Value for money 4
Scores
Student
Compact
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" E5440 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 4600U | Intel Core i5 1035G7★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Intel HD Graphics 620★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1280 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 5★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 1.54 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" E5440, Core i7-4600U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
- Strong affordability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" E5440, Core i7-4600U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5"
Scores 47 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 23 specs.
