Dell Latitude 15 5540

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Date Published: 13 Aug 2024

Intel Core i7-1365U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
2000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.61 kg (3.5 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.8 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.1 For Work Good

3.7 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2230 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
357.80 x 233.30 x 20.80 x 22.80 mm (14.09" x 9.19" x 0.82")

Weight
1.61 kg (3.5 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
Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge

HDMI
2.0

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphones

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Waves MaxxAudio

Security Lock slot
Wedge Lock

Portability

Dell Latitude 15 5540

14.09" x 9.19" x 0.82" Dimensions

1.61 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +26% Weight

Review

Dell Latitude 15 5540 in-depth review

The manufacturer describes that the Latitude 15 5540 is built for "maximum performance and scalability". On paper, that's possible thanks to the snappy 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake CPUs, the decent cooling solution, the memory that can work in dual-channel mode (if two memory modules are installed), and the battery that supports ExpressCharge.There is even one dGPU option and that's the NVIDIA GeForce MX550. Just like the Latitude 14 5440, the 5540 sibling can be found with DDR4 or DDR5 RAM. The newer standard is reserved for the 28W P-series CPUs while the machines with 15W U chips rely on DDR4 memory. No TN displays here - yay! You can choose between three IPS 1080p models and one of them is a touchscreen variant.This device impresses with its good upgradability and modern I/O. Man[...]

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Pros

Capable cooling + quiet fan
High P and E core frequencies during max CPU stress
2x M.2 slots
2x SODIMM slots
PWM-free (BOE KVVT5-NV15N4V (BOE0A86))
Wide viewing angles (BOE KVVT5-NV15N4V (BOE0A86))
Modern I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 ports + optional fingerprint reader
Long battery life
Comfortable input devices
Web camera with a privacy shutter + optional face recognition
Offers optional e-SIM functionality and Smart card reader

Cons

One of the M.2 slots is for Gen 3 SSDs
Low sRGB coverage and unimpressive color accuracy (BOE KVVT5-NV15N4V (BOE0A86))
The lid rigidity could be better
High NVMe temperatures during benchmarking

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the Dell Latitude 15 5540Ensure the Dell Latitude 15 5540 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 8 captive Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. The screw in the top right corner will slightly raise the panel, aiding in the opening process. Lift the plate in one of the zones behind the hinges to create a gap, then use a thin plastic tool to pry the back before working your way around the sides and the front.Caution: The backside may be difficult to pry. Be gentle to avoid damaging the int[...]