Dell Latitude 16 7640 review – it’s literally quiet and fast

Name: Dell Latitude 7640
Brand: Dell

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From: Nikolay Palaozov 17 October 2023 / 18:48 | 0

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Verdict

The Dell Latitude 16 7640 surprises us with its snappy performance. The cooling is potent enough with its two fans, a pair of heat sinks, and a hefty heat sink. This results in a high CPU P and E core clock no matter the load as well as a 72°C processor temperature during longer stress. On top of that, the fans are quiet, and the base feels warm, but not hot to the touch. Yes, this is a fast laptop that is also comfortable for usage when you want to push the hardware to its limits. Perhaps the implemented lever mechanism of the lid also helps because it lifts the back of the laptop which provides more fresh air to the cooling system.

By the way, the iGPU performance is more than enough for light games. You can play CS:GO with ~87FPS on Max details or Dota 2 on Normal quality with 94FPS – not bad for an integrated solution. The memory works in dual-channel mode so this positively affects the power of the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU). This leads us to the fact that RAM is soldered but the maximum possible amount of 32GB LPDDR5-4800MHz seems plenty. On the flip side, there is just one M.2 Gen 4 slot for the shorter 2230 SSDs.

The 16-inch IPS display (BOE JFDKM-NV16WUM (BOE0A34) gets the job done for home and office usage. It’s taller thanks to the 16:10 aspect ratio, the viewing angles are wide, and the contrast ratio is good. The panel also lacks PWM usage so long hours of work shouldn’t be a problem if you take regular breaks from time to time. The sRGB color coverage is low – it’s not a mandatory thing for an office notebook but for sure we would like to see a better panel in this price range.

The keyboard is definitely comfortable for typing and it has an optional Mini-LED backlight that should be more energy-efficient. Maybe that’s true because the battery life is surprisingly long for a 57Wh capacity – 12 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing, or 11 hours and 6 minutes of video playback. The big touchpad is smooth and accurate, but it’s loud when pressed and the clicks feel a bit slower than usual.

The I/O is up to date – four USB ports, two of which are Thunderbolt 4 connectors. The Smart card reader and the NanoSIM slot are optional. At the end of the day, there isn’t a lot to moan about the cons of this machine. It’s pricey and the lid is a bit flexy – perhaps these are two major downsides. On the bright side, the aluminum build feels premium, the performance is great, the Web camera has a privacy shutter, the audio quality is very good, and the portability is on point.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/latitude-16-7640-laptop/drivers