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Black 15.6 inch Dell Latitude E5540 laptop with FHD LED display

DELL

DELL Latitude E5540 15.6" laptop i5-4300U 16 GB 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-9FCQ-H43TF

A 15.6" Full HD business laptop with a 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4300U processor, 16 GB DDR3L RAM and a 500 GB SATA hard drive, running Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storageNo
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Processor modelIntel Core i5-4300U

Model 16GB/500GB

  • Crisp 15.6" FHD LED display for clear visuals
  • 16 GB DDR3L RAM handles multitasking smoothly
  • Intel Core i5-4300U with 2.6 GHz Turbo for responsive performance
  • 500 GB SATA hard drive stores large files locally
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed for business readiness

Business laptop for office tasks

The Dell Latitude E5540 is a 15.6 inch notebook built for everyday business work. It runs Windows 10 Pro on a 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4300U processor with 16 GB of DDR3L memory. The integrated graphics and 500 GB hard drive handle documents, email and web apps.

Sustained workload behaviour

The dual-core CPU operates at a base frequency of 1.9 GHz and can reach a turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz under load. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 adjusts clock speeds dynamically during extended sessions. The 2.5 inch SATA hard drive provides consistent throughput for sequential file access.

Storage capacity decides fit

The single 500 GB mechanical drive determines how much data stays on the device without external media. Buyers who want more storage or faster boot times will need to add a solid-state drive themselves. The 16 GB memory ceiling is fixed by the two installed DDR3L modules.

How it compares

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

Price $255.99
Cheaper than about 89% 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 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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3L
Memory configuration4 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Storage configuration2.5 in 500 GB 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

How loud or hot does the Latitude E5540 get when the Core i5-4300U runs at 2.6 GHz for a full workday?

The 4th Gen Core i5-4300U has a base speed of 1.9 GHz and a turbo of 2.6 GHz; under sustained load the integrated graphics and 16 GB DDR3L share the same thermal envelope, so fan noise and surface temperature will rise but remain within the design limits of the 5000 Series chassis.

Which cables or peripherals must I already have to use the HDMI and VGA outputs on this E5540?

The laptop provides one HDMI port and one VGA port; you will need an HDMI cable for digital displays or a VGA cable for legacy projectors, plus any external monitor or projector that accepts those inputs.

Can I keep my existing 2.5" SATA drive and simply swap it into the 5540 alongside the installed 500 GB hard drive?

The system ships with a single 2.5" 500 GB SATA hard drive; there is no second 2.5" bay listed, so you would replace the existing drive rather than add a second one.

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