DELL Latitude 5480 14" laptop i5-6300U 2.4GHz 16GB DDR4 1TB SATA SSD

Mobile workstation

The Dell Latitude 5480 is a 14.0" laptop built around an Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core processor running at 2.4GHz with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB M.2 SATA SSD. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 drives the 1366 x 768 HD non-touch display. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed. Connectivity includes three USB 3.0 ports, one USB-C port with DisplayPort alternate mode, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11 wireless. A webcam is integrated. The chassis is black.

Upgrade path

This unit replaces an older system limited to 4GB or 8GB of memory and a mechanical hard drive. The jump to 16GB DDR4 and a 1TB solid-state drive is worth it when daily workflows keep many browser tabs, office documents and light development tools open simultaneously. Buyers who need discrete graphics for CAD rendering or video editing, or who require a higher-resolution panel for colour-critical work, should look elsewhere.

Sustained behaviour

Under continuous load the low-power U-series processor maintains clocks within its thermal envelope while the integrated graphics share system memory. The M.2 SATA SSD delivers steady read and write throughput without the thermal throttling seen on smaller form-factor drives. Fan noise remains moderate during extended compile or video-conferencing sessions. The 64-bit operating system addresses the full memory capacity for stable multitasking over long periods.