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Dell Latitude 5450 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business: Comparison
Dell Latitude 5450 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for: the refresh rate difference
On refresh rate the spread is 50%, Dell Latitude 5450 60 Hz against Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for 120 Hz, so Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for takes it.
Which should you buy, Dell Latitude 5450 or Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for?
Buy the Dell Latitude 5450 for IT fleets that service in-house, though it is not built for gaming or creative workloads. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for is the one to take for Business buyers standardizing on a compact, Copilot+-certified laptop and IT departments that want a serviceable (if not expandable) SSD, though it is not the pick for anyone wanting to add RAM after purchase, it's soldered and buyers needing a second internal storage slot. It is equally the pick for anyone who values a 3:2, 120Hz touchscreen for note-taking and reading. Our rating of the Dell Latitude 5450 (7.4/10): the Latitude 5450 has a Core i7-1355U, 16GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots and a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS panel. Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E and a 54Wh battery in a 1.5 kg body make it a solid pick for IT teams that service laptops in-house, since the memory is removable. Graphics are integrated and the 60Hz screen is built for office work, not gaming or creative tasks. No storage slot is free, so more capacity means replacing the drive.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: laptop class, operating system, cpu brand, sustained power source and gpu brand are identical here. They match on 10 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Dell Latitude 5450 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads dell-latitude-5450 on the Dell Latitude 5450 versus surface-laptop-7-business on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for.
Is the VRAM the same on the Dell Latitude 5450 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for?
It is. Both are listed at 0 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Dell
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Microsoft
Series
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Latitude 5450
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Surface Laptop
Series ID
- Dell Latitude 5450
- dell-latitude-5450
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- surface-laptop-7-business
SKU Name
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Latitude 5450 (i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Core Ultra 5 236V / 16GB / 256GB / 13.8"
Chassis Code
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 5450
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 7th Edition
Region Sold
- Dell Latitude 5450
- North America
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Global
Laptop Class
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Business
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Business
Release Year
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 2024
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 2025
Operating System
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Windows 11 Pro
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Windows 11 Pro
Weight
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 1.5 kg
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 1.35 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Intel
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel
CPU Model
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Core i7-1355U
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
CPU Cores
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 10Best
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Not Measured
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Intel
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel
GPU Model
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel Arc Graphics
VRAM
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 0 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Integrated Only
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 16 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Dell Latitude 5450
- DDR5
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- Dell Latitude 5450
- SO-DIMM
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Dell Latitude 5450
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 64 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 2
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 1
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0
Storage Slots
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 1
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Dell Latitude 5450
- M.2 2280
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- M.2 2230
SATA Bay Present
- Dell Latitude 5450
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- No
Storage Capacity
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 512 GBBest
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 256 GB
Storage Type
- Dell Latitude 5450
- NVMe SSD
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 14 inches
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 13.8 inches
Resolution Width
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 1920 px
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 2304 px
Resolution Height
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 1200 pxBest
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 1536 px
Refresh Rate
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 60 Hz-50%
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- Dell Latitude 5450
- IPS
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Vendor Unstated
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- SDR Sustained Full Screen
Touchscreen
- Dell Latitude 5450
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- Dell Latitude 5450
- 54 Wh
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 54 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Dell Latitude 5450
- Thunderbolt 4
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Dell Latitude 5450
- WiFi 6E
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose Dell Latitude 5450 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell Latitude 5450 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Store | View on Dell Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Dell Latitude 5450
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Latitude 5450 has a Core i7-1355U, 16GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots and a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS panel.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Surface Laptop 7 13.8 has a 3:2 touchscreen at 2304 pixels wide, 120Hz and 600 nits, which works well for reading and note-taking.