Are you a business user or an IT manager looking for touchscreen laptops in the UK? Well, you are not alone! In fact, the majority of professionals are now using touchscreen laptops to manage their work and businesses. They offer the best visual experience and are easy to use on and/or in a flight. The Latitude 7400 from Dell is a new addition to modern touchscreen business laptops.
Dell takes the crown when it comes to combining the style with reliability and hardware. The 14-inch Latitude 7400 has everything that a professional wish for, including a sleek design and high-end components. On the bright side, this is a lightweight convertible that has features of the best 2-in-1 laptops.
Dell Latitude 7400 goes head to head with the latest touchscreen laptops in the UK in terms of specs. It packs formidable hardware in an ultra-portable chassis that competes with first-class touchscreen contenders. There is a massive 16GB memory paired with a speedy 256GB SSD storage, aside from the Intel i7-8665U processor.
If this was not enough, a 15 hours long battery life makes the cut to include the Latitude 7400 into the premium club of touchscreen laptops in the UK. Of course, such a powerful combination of specs is enough to make you believe Dell Latitude 7400 can deliver. But we decided to evaluate its design, touchscreen and performance in the real world.
So, here is a detailed review of one of the best touchscreen laptops in the UK: The Latitude 7400.
Specs Sheet
Processor: Intel Quad-Core i7-8665U / 1.9GHz Max. Turbo Speed 4.8GHz
Display: 14-inch Touchscreen FHD (1920 x 1080) Resolution
RAM: 16GB Storage: 256GB SSD
Graphics: Intel UHD 620 Integrated
Battery: More than 15 hours
Weight: Around 3.38lbs (1.535kg)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Design
Dell Latitude 7400 comes in an ultra-slim metal case that has the looks of premium touchscreen laptops. The model that ae reviewed came in matte silver-grey colour, while its top base and back cover offered a brushed look. There was no maintenance flap and the black display frame appeared to be of high-quality with a responsive touchscreen display.
Overall, we were happy with the craftsmanship and found didn’t find any sharp edges or lumps. The case is sturdy and can withstand casual knocks and the lightweight design helps you carry it around all day. The Latitude 7400 weighs around 3.38lbs (1.535kg) and the hinges on this touchscreen business laptop are of the highest quality.
Display
Our Latitude 7400 came with a14-inch wide display and a 1080p FHD panel. This is an IPS display that comes with a built-in privacy filter to offer secrecy and data protection. You can use the privacy filter using the short key while sitting in public or on a plane.
The built-in privacy filter will dim the display from the front, but the view will be blocked out from the sides. This is an additional security feature that places the Dell Latitude 7400 among the best touchscreen laptops in the UK.
Keyboard
The keyboard on this business laptop is user-friendly and ideal for typing. It is a backlit keyboard that offers an appropriate key size and the distance between keys is reasonable. The key travel is reasonable, and you will get pleasant tactile feedback. We were able to secure a score of 75 words per minute on 10fingerstest with a 98% accuracy.
Touchpad
The touchpad is 3.94 x 2.05 inches in size and provides better control with a smooth surface. This is a two-button touchpad that delivers the same feel as its keys, whereas the chances of accidental clicks on the pad are minimum. There is a clear pressure point and the buttons are not adjacent which ensures a short stroke when you press them.
Connectivity
Dell has added decent and relatively modern ports on the Latitude 7400. It houses a Thunderbolt 3 port along with an HDMI 1.4 input, a Type-A USB 3.1 port, and a power connector on the left side. On the right edge, there is a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, another Type-A USB 3.1, a microSD card reader slot and a Noble lock slot.
This is a good selection of ports that you could except on quality touchscreen business laptops, but there is no wired Ethernet connection. However, you can use the Thunderbolt 3 input to connect a dock or a USB-to-RJ-45 adapter.
Performance
As we mentioned earlier, the hardware on this 14-inch business laptop is formidable. Dell Latitude 7400 has got enough firepower to assist you in accomplishing heavy tasks and running demanding software. It packs the quad-core i7-8665U processor that promises a clock speed range between 1.9GHz and 4.8GHz.
The Core i7 CPU comes along with the Intel UHD 620 GPU which is an Intel 9.5 generation graphics card. This is a quality graphics card that competes NVIDIA’S GeForce 920M in performance, thanks to its fast dual-channel memory. A high-speed 16GB memory and additional features of the Windows 10 pro place it among the best 2-in-1 laptops.
So, you won’t feel that your laptop lacks in speed, power, or storage while you are working on a tough task. Whether you are a creative professional or an IT manager who runs simulations from time to time, you’ll find its performance satisfactory and pleasing.
Final verdict
Dell Latitude 7400 is a good choice for those who are looking for touchscreen laptops in the UK. It excels in terms of performance, thanks to its powerful specs, and easy to carry around, thanks to its lightweight, sleek chassis. If you think this is what you were looking for, you can buy it from Laptop Outlet at a reasonable price.
