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Gray Dell Latitude 5540 clamshell laptop with 15.6 inch non‑touch screen

DELL

DELL Latitude 5540 laptop i7-1355U 16GB 8TB PCIe SSD 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-QHN7-JMYA5

15.6-inch FHD business laptop with 13th Gen Core i7, 16GB DDR4, 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD, dual Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, fingerprint reader and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage8 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Graphics typeIntegrated Card
  • 10-core Intel Core i7-1355U up to 5 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 8 TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores massive datasets and projects
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking smooth and responsive
  • 6-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 display delivers clear visuals
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI 2.0 and RJ-45 for versatile connectivity

Core performance and audience

The Dell Latitude 5540 is a 15.6 inch business laptop built around a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U processor with ten cores and a 5 GHz turbo frequency. It targets professionals who need reliable multi-tasking performance in a standard clamshell chassis running Windows 11 Pro.

Storage capacity and memory headroom

An 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD provides exceptional space for large local datasets, virtual machines and media libraries without relying on external drives. The 16GB DDR4 memory handles typical office workloads and moderate creative tasks, though memory-intensive rendering or heavy virtualisation may exceed the installed capacity.

Upgrade context and value threshold

This configuration replaces a standard-capacity business laptop when local storage demand outgrows 1TB or 2TB drives and cloud sync is impractical. The jump is worth it for field engineers, data analysts and consultants who carry entire project archives offline; buyers who need discrete graphics or user-upgradable memory should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,641.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineLatitude 5540
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeWork / Business
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
Turbo clock speed5 GHz
L3 cache size12 MB Cache
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speed8 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesNo

Questions about this item

Will the Thunderbolt 4 ports on this Latitude 5540 work with my older Thunderbolt 3 dock and peripherals?

Yes, the two Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) ports are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices, so your existing dock and peripherals will connect and function normally.

How can I confirm the 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD is recognised and running at full speed after I set up Windows 11 Pro?

Open Task Manager, go to the Performance tab, select the drive and verify it shows 8TB capacity and an NVMe interface; you can also run a quick benchmark to check read/write speeds.

What comes in the box with this laptop and what must I buy separately to use the Nano SIM slot for mobile data?

The box includes the Latitude 5540, 65W USB-C power adapter and documentation; to use the Nano SIM slot you will need an active nano-SIM card and a compatible mobile data plan from a carrier.

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