•  Date Published: 08 May 2025
    • Intel Core i7-1365U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs)
    6.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.9 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.9 For Work Average
    3.7 For Gaming Mediocre
    Dell Latitude 14 7440

    Dell Latitude 14 7440

    $3144.09 $963.84
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 313 x 222.75 - 17.10 – 18.19 mm
    • Weight
    • 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 4x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot
    • Wedge Lock

    Portability

    Dell Latitude 14 7440
    Dimensions
    1.33 kg (2.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +10% Weight

    Review

    Dell Latitude 14 7440 in-depth review

    Dell describes the Latitude 14 7440 as "designed to impress". That's a bald claim but at least on specs, the device looks like a compact 14-incher that can be full of features. The amount of goodies under the hood depends on how wide your wallet is because the fingerprint reader, the IR Web camera, the NFC sensor, the LTE / 5G connectivity, and the Smart-card reader are optional. In addition to that, you can opt for a vPro CPU and Intel Evo certification.You choose between a plethora of Raptor Lake CPU options including 15W U-series chips and 28W P models. You also get a fancy Mini LED backlit keyboard that should be more battery-friendly compared to conventional backlight (at least on paper). All notebooks have a dTPM 2.0 chip for enhanced data encryption which is very important for a[...]

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    Pros

    • The cooling is doing its job well
    • High P and E core frequencies under any kind of stress
    • The fan isn't noisy
    • Aluminum build
    • PWM-free (LG Display TDVNC-140WU2 (LGD06F9; LP140WU2-SPM1))
    • Wide viewing angles (LG Display TDVNC-140WU2 (LGD06F9; LP140WU2-SPM1))
    • Modern port selection with two Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports
    • Great battery life
    • Comfortable Mini-LED keyboard + wide and smooth touchpad
    • Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Offers optional NFC, fingerprint reader, IR camera, e-SIM functionality, and a Smart-card reader

    Cons

    • Soldered RAM
    • Just one M.2 slot
    • Low sRGB coverage (LG Display TDVNC-140WU2 (LGD06F9; LP140WU2-SPM1))
    • A lot of goodies are optional
    • The rigidity of the chassis could be better

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the Dell Latitude 14 7440Prepare a clean, soft surface to place the laptop on to avoid scratching its surface. Locate and undo the 8 captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom of the laptop. Gently lift the bottom panel at one of the hinge areas to create a gap, then use a thin plastic tool to carefully pry the sides first, followed by the front, and finally the backside.Tip: Proceed with caution around the ports to prevent any damage.Step 2: Battery ReplacementDisconnect the battery connector from the motherboard carefully to avoid any damage.[...]

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