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Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme (6200U, HD) Laptop Review

Solid as a rock. Dell´s robust 14-inch withstands dust, liquids, drops and heat. Not only does this laptop offer tough looks, but also potent hardware, lots of ports and a laudable stamina.

The Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme is a robust laptop made for harsh, technologically hostile environments. This device is not a newcomer as we have already tested an identically constructed Haswell iteration of this computer three years ago. For the new model, Dell relies on Skylake processors. There are no competitors to be found in our database.

Since both tested models are constructed identically we will not make further statements about the case, equipment, input devices or the speakers. Those details can be found in our review of the Latitude 14 7404.

A model similar to our test device, but with a 256 SSD is available online for around $4250 (incl. VAT). At the time this review, a refurbished model equipped with a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB of RAM is available heavily discounted for a price of $1350 (incl. VAT).

Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme (Latitude 14 3400 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-6300U 2 x 2.4 - 3 GHz, Skylake
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 520, Core: 950 MHz, Single-Channel, 21.20.16.4590
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-2134, Single-Channel, 1/2 slots in use
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel 112 PPI, resistive, operable with pen and finger, Sharp LQ140K1, IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Skylake-U Premium PCH
Storage
Liteonit CV3-8D128, 128 GB 
, 80 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC293 @ Intel Sunrise Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 2 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 2 Serial Port, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: Audiokombo, Card Reader: SD, 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, TPM 2.0
Networking
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2, Dell Wireless 5808E Gobi LTE, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 52 x 356 x 247 ( = 2.05 x 14.02 x 9.72 in)
Battery
97 Wh Lithium-Ion, removeable
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, MS Office 365 (Trial), 12 Months Warranty, ruggedized
Weight
3.69 kg ( = 130.16 oz / 8.14 pounds), Power Supply: 372 g ( = 13.12 oz / 0.82 pounds)
Price
4100 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
 
155.7 MB/s +14%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
 
136.2 MB/s
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
 
237.5 MB/s
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
 
234 MB/s -1%
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Acer TravelMate X349-G2
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
672 MBit/s +2%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
661 MBit/s
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HGS00V00
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
297 MBit/s -55%
iperf3 receive AX12
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HGS00V00
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
639 MBit/s +30%
Acer TravelMate X349-G2
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
542 MBit/s +10%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
492 MBit/s

Display

Pixel grid
Pixel grid

The Latitude is equipped with the same 14-inch touchscreen display as its Haswell predecessor. The high-contrast screen is bright, viewing angle-stable and comes with a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels. Nonetheless, our measurements show slight differences, which is to be expected as two identical panels never actually match one hundred percent.

Unfortunately, the display shows PWM flicker with a frequency of 200 Hz below 20% display brightness. For susceptible users, this might lead to headaches or problems with the eyes.

458
cd/m²
485
cd/m²
426
cd/m²
475
cd/m²
493
cd/m²
417
cd/m²
488
cd/m²
462
cd/m²
397
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Sharp LQ140K1 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 493 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 455.7 cd/m² Minimum: 1.8 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 81 %
Center on Battery: 493 cd/m²
Contrast: 930:1 (Black: 0.53 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 11.08 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 11.99 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
56% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
36% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
38.49% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
55.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
37.22% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 4.03
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
IPS, 1366x768, 14.00
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
IPS, 1920x1080, 14.00
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
LED, UWVA, 1366x768, 14.00
Display
-0%
-2%
Display P3 Coverage
37.22
37.23
0%
36.35
-2%
sRGB Coverage
55.8
55.2
-1%
54.5
-2%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
38.49
38.48
0%
37.59
-2%
Response Times
-16%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
43 ?(20, 23)
49 ?(17, 32)
-14%
Response Time Black / White *
27 ?(17, 10)
36 ?(14, 22)
-33%
PWM Frequency
200 ?(20)
198 ?(90)
-1%
Screen
19%
-1%
Brightness middle
493
1152
134%
529
7%
Brightness
456
1067
134%
482
6%
Brightness Distribution
81
86
6%
83
2%
Black Level *
0.53
1.08
-104%
0.61
-15%
Contrast
930
1067
15%
867
-7%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
11.08
10.04
9%
10.64
4%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
15.11
19.43
-29%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
11.99
10.47
13%
11.79
2%
Gamma
4.03 55%
2.42 91%
2.73 81%
CCT
10872 60%
5576 117%
6893 94%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
36
35
-3%
34.85
-3%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
56
63
13%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
1% / 9%
-2% / -1%

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 200 Hz ≤ 20 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 200 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 20 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 200 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - Greyscale
CalMAN - Greyscale
CalMAN - Color saturation
CalMAN - Color saturation

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
27 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 17 ms rise
↘ 10 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 63 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
43 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 20 ms rise
↘ 23 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 67 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Performance

With the Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme, Dell offers a resilient 14-inch laptop made for use in adverse environments.

Processor

Dell has equipped its Latitude with a Core i5-6300U (Skylake) Intel dual core processor. The CPU is one of the f ULV all-rounders (TDP: 15 watts) and performs decently in all application areas. The processor clocks at a base speed of 2.4 GHz. In turbo mode, it achieves frequencies of up to 2.9 GHz (both cores) or 3 GHz (one core), respectively. Turbo mode is available in both power supply mode and battery mode.

Whether the turbo keeps this level can be observed during a 30-minute run of the Cinebench R15 Multithread benchmark test. From the first to the second run the performances drops a little. During the third run it normalizes again and remains at this level during successive runs. An actual performance slump cannot be observed.

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Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit

According to our CPU tests the Latitude clearly outpaces its predecessor. The latter is equipped with a weaker Haswell processor.

Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
4715
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
10575
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
7696
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
111 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
310 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
39.69 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
97.7 %
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
125 Points +13%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
111 Points
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-4300U
108 Points -3%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
310 Points
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
308 Points -1%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-4300U
252 Points -19%
Cinebench R10
Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
10575 Points
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
10571 Points 0%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-4300U
8601 Points -19%
Rendering Single 32Bit
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
4728 Points 0%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
4715 Points
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-4300U
4083 Points -13%
Geekbench 3
32 Bit Single-Core Score
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
2853 Points
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
2758 Points -3%
32 Bit Multi-Core Score
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
6196 Points
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
6093 Points -2%
Geekbench 4.0
64 Bit Single-Core Score
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
3547 Points 0%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
3532 Points
64 Bit Multi-Core Score
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
6756 Points
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
6614 Points -2%
Geekbench 4.4
64 Bit Single-Core Score
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
3652 Points
64 Bit Multi-Core Score
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
7043 Points
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Intel Core i5-6300U
207.1 Points 0%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel Core i5-6300U
206.9 Points

System Performance

A solid processor and a zippy solid state disk allow for a well working system. The PC Mark Benchmark results testify that the laptop has more than enough resources to handle office and internet applications. A small performance increase can be achieved by adding a second working memory module (= dual-channel mode activated).

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
3655 points
Help
PCMark 8 - Home Score Accelerated v2
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Liteonit CV3-8D128
3655 Points
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Radeon R7 M360, 6300U, Liteonit CV3-8D128
3507 Points -4%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
HD Graphics 4400, 4300U, Liteon IT LCS-256L9S-11
2688 Points -26%

Storage devices

Dell has utilized an SSD by LiteOn, an M.2-2880 model with a capacity of 128 GB. Out of the box, around 80 GB is available for usage while the rest is occupied by the recovery partition and the Windows operating system. The SSD transfer rates are decent, but not top-notch. 

Liteonit CV3-8D128
Sequential Read: 474.3 MB/s
Sequential Write: 207.4 MB/s
512K Read: 265.2 MB/s
512K Write: 167.2 MB/s
4K Read: 26.98 MB/s
4K Write: 60.1 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 304.5 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 176.1 MB/s
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Liteonit CV3-8D128
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
Liteonit CV3-8D128
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Liteon IT LCS-256L9S-11
CrystalDiskMark 3.0
11%
62%
Read Seq
474.3
487.7
3%
504
6%
Write Seq
207.4
316.7
53%
419.9
102%
Read 512
265.2
351
32%
385.1
45%
Write 512
167.2
185.8
11%
423.3
153%
Read 4k
26.98
27.72
3%
35.85
33%
Write 4k
60.1
62.5
4%
95
58%
Read 4k QD32
304.5
267.8
-12%
329.5
8%
Write 4k QD32
176.1
158.2
-10%
328.9
87%

Graphics Card

Our test device comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU. It supports DirectX 12 and reaches clock speeds of up to 950 MHz. The 3D-Mark-11 results show an ordinary performance considering the graphics core. Again, an increase in performance can be achieved by adding another working memory module. This activates the dual-channel mode, which makes better use of the GPU.

3DMark 11 Performance
1502 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
AMD Radeon R7 M360, Intel Core i5-6300U
2029 Points +48%
Acer TravelMate X3 X349-M-7261
Intel HD Graphics 520, Intel Core i7-6500U
1481 Points +8%
Acer TravelMate P449-M-7407
Intel HD Graphics 520, Intel Core i7-6500U
1410 Points +3%
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
Intel HD Graphics 520, Intel Core i5-6300U
1369 Points

Gaming Performance

The hardware of the Latitude is able to accommodate smooth gaming experience on the screen, as long as system requirements are low. Most games can only be displayed on low resolutions and low quality settings. By activating the dual-channel mode (filling the second RAM slot), an increase in gaming performance can be achieved, but even then, performance hungry games such as “Mass Effect Andromeda” remain unplayable. 

Customers who require more graphic performance can choose to add a dedicated Radeon R7 M360 graphics core (+ $220) in the Dell shop.

low med. high ultra
BioShock Infinite (2013) 46.8 25.9 21.5

Emissions & Energy management

System Noise

The fan of the Latitude remains still when the system is idle. Even under load the fan does not start up immediately. It takes up its work only after around 8 minutes when the system gets exhausted with our stress test. During the test, it does not produce much noise.

The laptop, however, emits other noises. From time to time an electronic splutter can be heard, for example, during performing SSD tests (CrystalDiskMark, AS SSD).

Noise Level

Idle
30.2 / 30.2 / 30.2 dB(A)
Load
30.2 / 31.7 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Audix TM1, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 30.2 dB(A)

Temperature

The Latitude during the stress test
The Latitude during the stress test

Our stress tests (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour) are handled in a similar manner when in power supply mode or in battery mode. The processor clocks to 2.9 GHz for several seconds and throttles at a constant 1.5 GHz. After a few minutes the fan takes up its work leading to an increase in clock speed to about 2 GHz. The graphics processing unit mostly runs with full force (950 MHz). Later in the test process, it occasionally drops down to 200 MHz.

On the outside, the laptop does not really heat up. The 30-degree Celsius (~86 degree Fahrenheit) line is only reached in two places during the stress test.

Max. Load
 30.2 °C
86 F
28.1 °C
83 F
25.2 °C
77 F
 
 26.5 °C
80 F
27.6 °C
82 F
25.3 °C
78 F
 
 25.2 °C
77 F
25.5 °C
78 F
24.1 °C
75 F
 
Maximum: 30.2 °C = 86 F
Average: 26.4 °C = 80 F
25.8 °C
78 F
30 °C
86 F
29.1 °C
84 F
25.4 °C
78 F
28.7 °C
84 F
28 °C
82 F
24.4 °C
76 F
24.6 °C
76 F
25.1 °C
77 F
Maximum: 30 °C = 86 F
Average: 26.8 °C = 80 F
Power Supply (max.)  45.5 °C = 114 F | Room Temperature 20.2 °C = 68 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 26.4 °C / 80 F, compared to the average of 29.5 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 30.2 °C / 86 F, compared to the average of 34.2 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 30 °C / 86 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.2 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 25.5 °C / 77.9 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(+) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (+2.2 °C / 4 F).
Waste Heat Idle Top
Waste Heat Idle Top
Waste Heat Idle Bottom
Waste Heat Idle Bottom
Waste Heat Stress Test Top
Waste Heat Stress Test Top
Waste Heat Stress Test Bottom
Waste Heat Stress Test Bottom

Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2042.736.742.72540.933.740.9313931.1394039.231.139.25041.629.941.66342.432.142.48043.129.843.110044.529.444.512546.925.246.916048.425.248.420049.924.949.925054.423.254.43155622.55640057.921.257.950060.820.760.863066.119.666.180069.719.269.7100070.918.470.9125069.517.969.5160069.917.669.920007116.971250068.116.968.1315067.817.167.8400066.416.966.4500065.916.765.9630068.916.868.9800063.516.663.51000059.716.659.71250064.516.464.51600062.616.462.6SPL80.130.280.1N47.71.447.7median 64.5median 17.9median 64.5Delta6.92.36.935.335.132.931.831.83236.535.132.428.93328.936.328.848.32761.52752.924.860.92462.822.763.32269.521.267.82174.82075.919.472.718.97117.770.117.86917.671.817.668.117.671.417.673.717.670.417.571.617.671.617.669.617.459.717.583.630.662.51.5median 69.6median 17.84.72.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseDell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged ExtremeApple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme audio analysis

(-) | not very loud speakers (71 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 14.6% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (15.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 12% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 84% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 19% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 77% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Frequency diagram in comparison (Toggle check boxes on or off!)

Energy Consumption

While idling we measure a maximum power consumption of 16.8 watts. The bright screen is responsible for this high value. During our stress tests a power consumption of 36.3 watts is measured. The nominal power of the power adapter is 90 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.44 / 0.84 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 6.8 / 13.4 / 16.8 Watt
Load midlight 35.2 / 36.3 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery Runtime

Our realistic Wi-Fi test simulates the workload when connecting to webpages. In this test the “Balanced” power plan is activated, the screen brightness is set to 150 cd/m² and energy saving options are turned off. The Latitude reaches a run time of 10:28 h. Our test device is equipped with a 97 Wh battery. Dell offers batteries with lower capacities (58, 65 or 87 Wh), as well.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 40)
10h 28min
Battery Runtime - WiFi Websurfing
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme
6300U, HD Graphics 520, 97 Wh
628 min
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414
6300U, Radeon R7 M360, 97 Wh
553 min -12%

Pros

+ Robust case
+ Certifications
+ IPS-Screen
+ Individually configurable
+ Quiet
+ Hardly gets warm
+ Upgrade options
+ Maintenance
+ Very good battery life
+ Good keyboard

Cons

- Weight
- Price

Verdict

The Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme, supplied by Dell Germany.
The Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme, supplied by Dell Germany.

The Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme is a 14-inch laptop built for extraordinary situations. Its interior is protected from dust, liquids, drops and heat. Compared to the predecessor nothing has changed on the outside. Improvements can only be seen inside. Haswell makes way for Skylake, which improves processing power in the new models. Despite this performance increase, elevated noise levels and heat emissions are nowhere to be found. The Latitude remains silent and rather cool at all times. What is more, battery life is very good.

The Latitude 14 7414 is equipped for use in adverse environments.

A solid-state drive enables a snazzy running system. Exchanging the SSD would be possible without much effort. We are already acquainted with the backlit keyboard from the laptop´s predecessor. It exhibits a comfortable typing experience. The display remains the same bright, high-contrast, viewing angle-stable model as we have seen in the Haswell predecessor. Dell refrains from an upgrade in terms of the port selection. Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort or Type-C USB are not even offered as options.

Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme - 04/20/2017 v6(old)
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
91 / 98 → 92%
Keyboard
91%
Pointing Device
76%
Connectivity
67 / 80 → 84%
Weight
52 / 20-67 → 68%
Battery
93%
Display
83%
Games Performance
55 / 68 → 81%
Application Performance
83 / 92 → 91%
Temperature
96%
Noise
95%
Audio
75%
Camera
42 / 85 → 50%
Average
77%
87%
Office - Weighted Average

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