Dell Latitude E7470 14" HD+ i7-6650U 8GB 2TB NVMe laptop

14-inch business laptop

The Dell Latitude E7470 is a 14.0-inch HD+ laptop built for professionals who need a compact Windows 10 Pro machine. It runs on an Intel Core i7-6650U dual-core processor with a base frequency of 2.20 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.40 GHz. Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540 handles the 1600 x 900 non-touch display. The system ships with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a new 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD.

Dual-core processor limits

The i7-6650U provides two cores and four threads, which suits office applications, web browsing and light multitasking. Sustained heavy workloads such as video rendering or virtualisation will hit the thermal and power envelope of this ultra-low-voltage chip. The 1600 x 900 panel also limits the on-screen workspace compared with higher-resolution screens. Buyers who need more compute threads or a sharper display should look elsewhere.

Memory and storage headroom

8GB of DDR4 fits typical business workloads and the board supports a maximum of 16 GB across two slots for future expansion. The new 2TB NVMe drive offers generous space for large document libraries, local databases and offline media. Users working with very large media projects or multiple virtual machines may eventually require more than 16 GB of RAM or additional external storage.