•  Date Published: 09 Mar 2023
  • Intel Core i7-12800HX
  • NVIDIA RTX A1000 (Laptop)
  • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
  • 512GB SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR5
  • 1.48 kg (3.3 lbs)
7.3
Very Good
quality
7.5 Portability Very Good
8.0 Display Excellent
7.7 For Work Very Good
6.2 For Gaming Good

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 16GB LPDDR5
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum, Carbon
  • Dimensions
  • 310.60 x 210.35 x 7.49 - 11.09 mm (12.23" x 8.28" x 0.29")
  • Weight
  • 1.48 kg (3.3 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 4x USB Type-C
  • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • Card Reader
  • microSD (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD + IR
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Digital Array Microphones
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2.5W Tweeters + 2x 2.5W Woofers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Wedge Lock

Portability

Dell Precision 14 5470
12.23" x 8.28" x 0.29" Dimensions
1.48 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight
Average 14.0-inch laptop
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) +1% Weight

Review

Dell Precision 5470 in-depth review

Dell's Precision lineup is probably the most popular workstation family of notebooks on the market. Its notorious reliability and pro app integration are second to none. Today, we have the Precision 14 5470, which is an incredibly portable mobile workstation.Not only does Dell offer it with two display options, but they are both comparable in specs, only differing in resolutions. Its IPS panels should be perfect for content creation, and any color-related work. Well, at least on paper. In the following paragraphs, we are going to put it through its paces and show you its true self.Before that, we have to mention its hardware. The manufacturer has picked the Alder Lake-H processors, both with vPro and without vPro support. And for graphics, you have the opportunity to get the pro-g[...]

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Pros

  • Strong body build of carbon fiber and aluminum
  • Virtually bezel-less screen
  • 400+ nits maximum brightness, 100% sRGB coverage (AUO J83VF-B140UAN (AUOF99A))
  • Accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO J83VF-B140UAN (AUOF99A))
  • Thin and light
  • Great keyboard
  • Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button and an optional IR face recognition system
  • Four Thunderbolt 4 connectors, USB Type-C charging, and a MicroSD card reader (+ tiny dongle inside the box)
  • Decent battery life

Cons

  • Can't extract 100% of the hardware it comes with
  • Expensive
  • Soldered memory

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is not a typical workstation. It has a high build quality and everything, but there is practically no memory upgradeability. Thankfully, you can configure it with up to 64GB prepurchase, so make sure you make the right choice for yourself.Check out all Dell Precision 14 5470 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this device's internals, you need to undo 8 Torx-head screws. Then, carefully pry your way around the laptop with a plastic tool. It's best to start from the front corners.2. Rem[...]

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