•  Date Published: 12 Aug 2019
  • Intel Core i7-8665U
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
  • 500GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
  • 1.82 kg (4 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 500GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
  • OS
  • No OS
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Carbon
  • Dimensions
  • 359 x 236 x 20 mm (14.13" x 9.29" x 0.79")
  • Weight
  • 1.82 kg (4 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 3x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 1.4b
  • Card Reader
  • Micro SD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • Headphone/ Microphone combo
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Digital-array microphones
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

Dell Latitude 15 5500
14.13" x 9.29" x 0.79" Dimensions
1.82 kg (4 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +14% Weight

Review

Dell Latitude 5500 in-depth review

Hey guys, are you into business laptops? Well, you must be, if you have clicked on this review in the first place. So the Latitude 5500 is a pretty promising one on paper. The entire Latitude 5000 family is, as it provides a great number of security options for a respectable price. While it is by no means a budget laptop, now we are going to see how Dell justifies that.As far as the configurations go, you can go for the all-budget Core i3-8145U or pay more to get more - the Core i5-8265U or vPro models - Core i5-8365U and Core i7-8665U, which quite honestly, are pretty close to each other in terms of performance.Additionally, if you need any graphics enhancement - Dell offers the AMD Radeon 540X.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmed[...]

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Pros

  • Extremely long battery life
  • A lightweight carbon fiber body
  • PCIe x4 support
  • Optional LTE connectivity
  • Super snappy experience in daily work
  • Good contrast ratio and comfortable viewing angles
  • Its display doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment

Cons

  • Higher-end models lack a 2.5" SATA drive slot
  • Covers only 53% of the sRGB gamut

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Every business-oriented notebook should offer its owner the opportunity to upgrade. Especially, when it costs some pretty money.Check out all Dell Latitude 5500 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Props to Dell for keeping the design of the screws with this laptop. There were 8 of them put onto the chassis and when you do unscrew them, they stay attached to the bottom plate which makes it practically impossible to lose them.2. Battery The Latitude 5500 is equipped with a beefy 68Wh battery pack. It[...]

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