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Black Dell Latitude E5540 15.6 inch laptop with matte finish

DELL

DELL Latitude E5540 15.6" laptop Core i5-4300U 8 GB DDR3L 256 GB SSD

SKU CH-CK48-31XZ5

A 15.6-inch Full HD business laptop with an Intel Core i5-4300U, 8 GB DDR3L memory and a 256 GB SATA SSD, running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Processor modelIntel Core i5-4300U

Model 8GB/256GB

  • Full HD 1920 x 1080 display for sharp visuals
  • 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4300U with 2.6 GHz Turbo for responsive performance
  • 256 GB SATA SSD for fast boot and load times
  • 8 GB DDR3L memory to handle multitasking smoothly
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed for business-ready security

Dell Latitude E5540 business notebook

The Dell Latitude E5540 is a 15.6-inch business notebook powered by a 4th Generation Intel Core i5-4300U processor with a turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz. It comes with 8 GB of DDR3L memory and a 256 GB SATA solid-state drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed, and the chassis includes a DVD-RW drive, HDMI output, VGA output and an integrated webcam.

Suited for office productivity and legacy software

This laptop suits professionals who need a traditional clamshell with a Full HD 1920 x 1080 LED display, wired video outputs and an optical drive for older media. It is not for users who require a touchscreen, discrete graphics or faster storage interfaces than SATA.

256 GB SATA SSD capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 256 GB SATA solid-state drive, which determines both the total storage space and the maximum transfer speed available for the operating system and applications.

How it compares

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Price $275.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product line5000 Series
Model nameLatitude
Part numberE5540
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-4300U
Turbo clock speed2.6 GHz
Memory
Memory size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3L
Memory configuration4 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2.5 in 256 GB Solid State SATA Hard Drive
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresLED backlight
Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundHigh Definition Audio
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 2.0 & 2 x USB 3.0
Video outputs1 x VGA
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader8 in 1 (SD Card)
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack6-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.9 × 9.9 × 1.2
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pre-Installed
More details
Other featuresIntel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
KeyboardStandard

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Questions about this item

Does the laptop need any external storage or memory modules to boot Windows 10 Pro 64-bit?

No. The unit ships with 8 GB DDR3L RAM and a 2.5" 256 GB SATA SSD already installed, so Windows 10 Pro 64-bit runs without adding anything.

Will a VGA-only monitor work with the HDMI and VGA outputs on this Latitude 5540?

Yes. The laptop provides both HDMI and VGA ports, so a legacy VGA monitor can be connected directly to the VGA output while a modern display uses HDMI.

How can I confirm the Core i5-4300U is reaching its 2.6 GHz turbo frequency under load?

Open Task Manager in Windows 10 Pro, select the Performance tab, watch the CPU clock speed while running a demanding task; it should show up to 2.6 GHz when Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 engages.

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