Dell Latitude 14" 5400 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Overall, buyers appreciate the value and performance of this refurbished business laptop, often noting it outperforms new budget models. However, several complaints highlight misleading refurbishment quality, incorrect specs (SSD size/type), and faulty power adapters, which significantly dampen the sentiment.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Fast performance
- Clean condition
- Good for basic use
- Better than new budget laptops
Cons
- Misleading refurbished quality
- Incorrect SSD specs
- Faulty power adapter
- Poor customer service
- Windows version inconsistency
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5400 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8365U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.48 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
