Dell XPS 15 7590 vs. Dell Latitude 5540

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 7590 and Dell Latitude 5540. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell XPS 15 7590 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 7590 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful core performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb

expensive base model

loud under load

Dell Latitude 5540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent battery life

bright display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

basic audio quality

limited graphics performance

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 7590 and Dell Latitude 5540
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 7590 vs. Dell Latitude 5540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.613 kg
Colour Silver | Platinum silver Grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, 35 ms response rate, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 340 x 340 (infrared) Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78 degrees Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3266-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-200 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 7590 Dell Latitude 5540
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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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