•  Date Published: 23 Jun 2025
    • Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (2GB GDDR5, 25W)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.6 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.2 For Work Average
    2.9 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    Dell Vostro 14 5402 in-depth review

    If you are in the looks for an office or business laptop, but Dell's Latitude series are a bit hardcore for you. And the Inspiron ones are not secure enough, then you should be looking at the middle-ground Vostro lineup. Actually, the Vostro is an Inspiron on security steroids, if we can put it this way.Today, we have the 14-inch Dell Vostro 14 5402, and since it is pretty much the same as the Vostro 14 5401, we will be occasionally comparing it with the Vostro 14 5490 model.So what should you expect from this device? Well, it comes equipped with Intel's Tiger Lake processors and can be bundled with up to the GeForce MX350 for additional graphics power. Also, there is a 1080p IPS panel at your disposal, as well as the now popular Wi-Fi 6 support. By the way, speaking of the displa[...]

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    Pros

    • Wi-Fi 6 connection, MicroSD card slot, and a well-populated I/O
    • Two RAM SODIMM slots, and PCIe x4 support for storage
    • Thin and light body
    • PWM-free display (AUO B156HAN02.1)

    Cons

    • A ton of confusion around its second M.2 slot
    • Covers only 51% of the sRGB color gamut (AUO B156HAN02.1)
    • The model with a 40Wh battery doesn't shine with great screen-on times

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Even though this is a pretty small and portable notebook, Dell didn't sacrifice its upgradability.Check out all Dell Vostro 14 5402 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are only 7 Phillips-head screws that are separating you from this notebook's internals. Two of them, located on the back corners, are captive, and after you undo them the bottom panel will slightly lift. This is where you want to start the prying process.2. Battery Once you're inside, you will find the 40Wh battery pack, which po[...]

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    DISPLAY: 14.0-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

    • Name
    • AUO B140HAN-N4HYV (AUO453D)
    • Diagonal
    • 14.0"
    • Pixel density
    • 157.35 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 233 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 53%
    • PWM frequency
    • No PWM (Flicker-Free)
    • Panel Type
    • IPS
    • Resolution
    • 1920x1080
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 22 inches (56 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 1400:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 4.8 3.8
    • PWM Rating
    • 10.0: (safe)

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