Dell Latitude 5400 vs HP 14 (N150)
The Dell Latitude 5400 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet. Pick the HP 14 only if it matters to you that it is sold new.
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Key differences
- Memory Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 has 16 GB of memory against 4 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Storage Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 has four times the storage: 512 GB against 128 GB.
- Ports Dell Latitude 5400 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 5400 has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet.
- Storage type Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 uses a proper SSD, while the HP 14 has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Condition Depends on you
The Dell Latitude 5400 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP 14 is sold new.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5400 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives), an SD card reader (for camera cards) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
Choose the HP 14 if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2025.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel N150 copes well with everyday tasks.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 5400 leads on performance and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, has more storage and has a faster SSD, and the HP 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP 14 (N150) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel N150 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 (runs at 2400 MHz with 8th Gen Intel CPUs) | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | UFS |
| Storage interface | — | UFS |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP 14 (N150) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | Basic screen: colours fade at an angle |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | — | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | — | No |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP 14 (N150) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 11 hours |
| Battery capacity | — | 41 Wh |
| Charger | — | 45 W |
| Charges via | barrel (7.4 mm) | — |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: full charge in about 2 hours (16-45 C) | 50% in 45 minutes |
| Weight | 1.48 kg | 1.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 323.05 x 216 x 19.6-20.85 mm | 324 x 225 x 17.9 mm |
| Colour | Black | Jet black |
| Colours available | — | Jet black |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet, and the HP 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP 14 (N150) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort; Thunderbolt 3 optional), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x headset combo audio, 1x microSD | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | None |
| Card reader | microSD | — |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 adapter (model not published) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP 14 (N150) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HP TrueVision HD |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | full-size, 19.05 mm key pitch, 82 keys (UK); backlit optional | full-size keyboard |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | 101.7 x 55.2 mm, 5-finger multi-touch | HP Imagepad |
| Speakers | 2x stereo speakers, 2 W average (2.5 W peak), Waves MaxxAudio Pro | HP dual speakers |
| Microphones | digital-array microphones | dual microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Noble wedge lock slot | firmware TPM, BIOS password, power-on password |
Software and model
The HP 14 is ahead on software and updates.
The Dell Latitude 5400 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP 14 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Dell Latitude 5400 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP 14 (N150) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home in S mode |
| Model number | 5400 | BM2T5EA |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |