Dell Precision 5470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-portable design

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust build quality

advanced thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

average battery life

Dell Precision 7780 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7780 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processing capabilities

high-resolution display

robust build quality

extensive connectivity options

scalable memory and storage

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5470 and Dell Precision 7780
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84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5470 vs. Dell Precision 7780 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.06 cm x 21.035 cm x 1.109 cm 39.8 cm x 26.502 cm x 2.67 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 3.02 kg
Colour Grey Grey
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 161 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 99% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, ±88° vertical viewing angle, ±88° horizontal viewing angle, 0.1572 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.198 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 20-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 30 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Enterprise -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - CAMM
STORAGE Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 400 (infrared) Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.25 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees Privacy shutter, IR camera, 70 degrees (IR camera)
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-VD Realtek ALC3281
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 93 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.3 A
INPUT Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (0 free) -
Interfaces 4 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5470 Dell Precision 7780
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge Chassis intrusion detection, ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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