Dell Latitude 5400 vs HP Laptop 14s (older gen)
The Dell Latitude 5400 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more memory and has more storage. The HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Speed Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 is quicker. Its Intel Core i5-8365U copes well with everyday tasks, while the Intel Celeron N4500 in the HP Laptop 14s is built for browsing, email and documents.
- 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 64 GB.
- Storage type Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 uses a proper SSD, while the HP Laptop 14s has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Ports Dell Latitude 5400 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 5400 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5400 if…
- You want a snappier laptop for everyday work: its Intel Core i5-8365U is the faster processor.
- 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 want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
Choose the HP Laptop 14s if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.46 kg.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 12 hours.
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 is faster, has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| 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) | DDR4-2933 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | eMMC |
| Storage interface | — | eMMC |
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 Laptop 14s (older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | — | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | 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 Laptop 14s (older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 12 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 min |
| 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 |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only, not for charging per Icecat), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x SD card reader |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | None |
| Card reader | microSD | SD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | No |
| Keyboard | full-size, 19.05 mm key pitch, 82 keys (UK); backlit optional | full-size keyboard, no numeric keypad |
| 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 | 2x built-in, HP Dual Speakers |
| Microphones | digital-array microphones | 2x built-in |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Noble wedge lock slot | TPM (firmware TPM), BIOS and power-on password |
Software and model
On software and updates, it comes down to what you need.
The Dell Latitude 5400 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Laptop 14s is sold new. The HP Laptop 14s is sold new, and the Dell Latitude 5400 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home in S mode |
| Model number | 5400 | BM2T9EA |
| Released | 2019 | — |