•  Date Published: 13 Feb 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
    • Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
    • 14.0”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)
    6.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.2 Portability Very Good
    8.5 Display Excellent
    6.2 For Work Good
    4.2 For Gaming Average
    Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1

    Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1

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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 310.5 x 215 x 14.92 - 16.28 mm (12.22" x 8.46" x 0.59")
    • Weight
    • 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-C
    • Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11be
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD RGB IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual-array microphone on FPC
    • Speakers
    • 4x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot
    • Wedge Lock

    Portability

    Dell Latitude 14 9450 (2-in-1)
    12.22" x 8.46" x 0.59" Dimensions
    1.54 kg (3.4 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -5% Weight

    Review

    Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 in-depth review

    The Dell Latitude 9450 (2-in-1) is a compact transformer that is full of modern hardware including 15W Meteor Lake-U CPU options with NPU for AI tasks. The port selection and the connectivity are as modern as possible - three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a combo of Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 alongside an optional Nano-SIM card slot.This may be a small machine but it offers a quad stereo speaker setup with two 2W sub-woofers and 2W tweeters. Since the profile is thin, the only available slots for upgrading are the M.2 and the WWAN ones. Yes, even the Wi-Fi card is soldered. Still, the touchscreen display is very good. It's a color-accurate 14-inch unit with a 1600p resolution.The security seems on point thanks to an IR Web camera, optional fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0, and Dell SafeBIOS which [...]

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    Pros

    • The fans aren't noisy under max CPU loads in "Ultra Performance" mode
    • Solid aluminum build
    • Good input devices
    • No PWM (AUO499A)
    • 100% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO499A)
    • 1700:1 contrast ratio + 584 nit max brightness (AUO499A)
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • Long battery life
    • 1080p IR Web camera
    • Fingerprint reader +  Nano SIM slot (all are optional)
    • The CPU can sustain 3.70 GHz / 3.20 GHz P and E-core clock in short and medium loads
    • 360-degree hinge
    • Fast 2230 NVMe (WD PC SN740)

    Cons

    • Pricey
    • Soldered RAM + one M.2 slot
    • The SSD gets toasty during benchmarking
    • No Type-A ports

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the DeviceUndo the 6 captive Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the back of the device. Pop the top two corners and continue prying the sides and the front.More info: Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the chassis. Untangle the Wi-Fi card cables around the battery housing before lifting the battery out.Note: This laptop is equipped with a 60Wh battery, providing [...]

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