Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 (Core i5-10310U, 16 GB RAM) Review
We recently reviewed Dell's Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise, a high-end Chromebook with a price tag to match its performance. That device is a compelling (if expensive) Chromebook for businesses, but what about those that want the same great Chrome OS experience in a tablet form factor?
Enter the Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1. The convertible is almost a carbon copy of the standard Latitude 7410 Chromebook save for 360-degree hinges and a handful of other minor changes that we will examine in this review. Our review device as configured (Core i5-10310U, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB NVMe SSD) comes in at about USD $1700. Are these changes worth the added expense?
That Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 competes against the same Chromebooks as its standard variant. These include Dell's Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14, the HP Chromebook x360 14 G1, the Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630, and the Acer Chromebook 715.
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.9 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 i5-10310U, UHD Graphics 620 | 1.5 kg | 16.8 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 87.7 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2020 | Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise i5-10310U, UHD Graphics 620 | 1.4 kg | 18.3 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 81.2 % v7 (old) | 01 / 2020 | Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA-AI0264 m3-8100Y, UHD Graphics 615 | 1.5 kg | 15.7 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 82.8 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2020 | Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-527F i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620 | 2 kg | 17.9 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 83.4 % v6 (old) | 04 / 2019 | HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620 | 1.6 kg | 16 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 83.4 % v6 (old) | 02 / 2019 | Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630-81JX0008UX i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620 | 2 kg | 17.85 mm | 15.60" | 3840x2160 | |
| 87.2 % v6 (old) | 01 / 2019 | Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 i3-8130U, UHD Graphics 620 | 1.8 kg | 17.7 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 79.9 % v7 (old) | 01 / 2021 | Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1HT-P1BM Pentium N4200, HD Graphics 505 | 1.4 kg | 17 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 |
Case and Connectivity
Every side of the Latitude is made from aluminum, giving the device a premium look and feel. The brushed finish conceals fingerprints well. The keyboard deck flexes slightly when pressed, but this isn't noticeable when typing. The rest of the chassis is rigid. The lid is thick and exhibits only minimal flex when twisted, thanks in part to the glass covering the display. Gaps are even across the device.
The Latitude 7410 Chromebook 2-in-1 is reasonably small and light for a convertible. The metal and glass make its 1.5 kg feel somewhat chunky when held as a tablet. Other Chromebooks are a bit lighter, but premium Chrome OS devices (like the Acer Chromebook 715) are noticeably larger and heavier.
Port selection is the same as on the standard Latitude 7410 Chromebook. There are two USB-A and two USB-C ports (all USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps). Both USB-C ports can power the laptop and can connect to a display via DisplayPort.
Curiously, buttons normally present on the sides of 2-in-1s (e.g., volume, power) are absent here. This makes the Latitude somewhat annoying to use in tablet mode as there is no easy way to change the volume or to wake the device up.
Connectivity
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Average of class Convertible (17.7 - 209, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630-81JX0008UX (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
| Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
| Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 | |
| Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
| Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-527F (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
Input Devices
The 2-in-1's keyboard appears to be the same as the one used in the standard Latitude 7410 Chromebook (same size), but the convertible's keyboard is noticeably better. The keys' pressure point feels a bit soft when typing, but feedback feels good. Travel is also good. There is almost no clatter, though the keys (particularly the space bar) make a hollow thump when typing quickly. There is little to complain about here, and most typists will enjoy this keyboard.
The clickpad is equally excellent. The glass surface feels premium and offers a smooth glide. Tracking is spot-on. While the clickpad is similar to that of the standard Latitude 7410 Chromebook, the clicking mechanism here feels firm and springs back with confidence. Overall, we don't have much issue with the clickpad.
The touchscreen is accurate and responsive. Inertial scrolling is smooth, and we rarely miss inputs.
Display
The 14-inch FHD screen is bright and vibrant. The backlight is even (95% distribution). Black levels are great (0.18); the contrast ratio is consequently excellent at ~1650:1. As such, blacks are deep and dark and colors pop on the display. We notice some noise in dark scenes; outlines of bright objects create gradient blocks against black backgrounds. Color temperature is also a bit low (5957 K vs 6500 K ideal), resulting in a slight pink tinge on white screens. Otherwise, the screen is fairly good. PWM is present; at 1667 Hz, it will be unnoticed by most.
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Brightness Distribution: 95 %
Center on Battery: 297.9 cd/m²
Contrast: 1655:1 (Black: 0.18 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.29 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 5.8 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
Gamma: 2.245
| Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 1920x1080, 14" | Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 1920x1080, 14" | Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-527F 1920x1080, 15.6" | HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 1920x1200, 14" | Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630-81JX0008UX 3840x2160, 15.6" | Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 1920x1080, 14" | |
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| Response Times | 481% | 34% | 26% | -1% | 21% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 54 ? | 41.2 ? 24% | 28.8 ? 47% | 42 ? 22% | 38.4 ? 29% | 40.8 ? 24% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 39.2 ? | 31.2 ? 20% | 30.8 ? 21% | 28 ? 29% | 35.2 ? 10% | 32 ? 18% |
| PWM Frequency | 1667 ? | 25000 1400% | 962 ? -42% | |||
| Screen | 8% | -31% | -36% | -2% | 11% | |
| Brightness middle | 297.9 | 286.8 -4% | 243.9 -18% | 267 -10% | 281.2 -6% | 348.1 17% |
| Brightness | 293 | 262 -11% | 248 -15% | 247 -16% | 262 -11% | 321 10% |
| Brightness Distribution | 95 | 85 -11% | 74 -22% | 88 -7% | 76 -20% | 85 -11% |
| Black Level * | 0.18 | 0.2 -11% | 0.25 -39% | 0.45 -150% | 0.24 -33% | 0.28 -56% |
| Contrast | 1655 | 1434 -13% | 976 -41% | 593 -64% | 1172 -29% | 1243 -25% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.29 | 2.05 38% | 4.83 -47% | 3.63 -10% | 1.75 47% | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 9.38 | 5.37 43% | 18.29 -95% | 4.5 52% | 4.74 49% | |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 5.8 | 3.8 34% | 3.9 33% | 4.06 30% | 3.3 43% | 2.6 55% |
| Gamma | 2.245 98% | 2.201 100% | 2.428 91% | 2.65 83% | 2.349 94% | 2.206 100% |
| CCT | 5957 109% | 7004 93% | 6286 103% | 6058 107% | 6299 103% | 6441 101% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 245% /
137% | 2% /
-18% | -5% /
-21% | -2% /
-2% | 16% /
13% |
* ... smaller is better
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 39.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 21.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 18 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 97 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 54 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 26 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 28 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 90 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 1667 Hz | ≤ 44 % brightness setting |  |
The display backlight flickers at 1667 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 44 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 1667 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Color accuracy is great; the average DeltaE2000 score is 3.29, just above the professional threshold of 3. Grays are a bit less accurate with an average DelataE2000 of 5.8. Color variance is fairly tight, save for lighter blues.
Viewing angles are excellent. Images and text remain perfectly clear at any angle up to almost 90° off-center with no visible dimming.
The glass across the screen has an anti-glare coating, which makes the Latitude 2-in-1 somewhat usable outdoors or under bright lights. Backlight bleed is almost non-existent; only a sliver of light along the bottom edge is barely visible in completely dark rooms.
Performance
The Latitude 7410 Chromebook 2-in-1 boasts some impressive specs. A quad-core Comet Lake CPU coupled with 16 GB of RAM and a 256 GB NVMe SSD put the Latitude over the top in terms of power. This is one of the most powerful Chromebooks on the market today.
Processor
The Comet Lake (CML-U) Core i5-10310U is overpowered for Chrome OS. It handles web browsing, office work (via Google's office suite), and media streaming without any issues. The Latitude easily competes with the best in the Chromebook world. It chews through large spreadsheets with aplomb. Even difficult tasks (like streaming 4K 60 fps video in 5 separate tabs simultaneously) don't cause any significant lag or slowdown.
* ... smaller is better
Android Performance
Like most modern Chromebooks, the Latitude 7410 Chromebook 2-in-1 uses Android 9 to run Android apps natively. However, like its non-convertible brother, Android performance is spotty and heavily app-dependent. CPU benchmarks like Geekbench peg the Latitude in the neighborhood of flagship Android smartphones. However, graphical benchmarks like GFXBench place the Latitude in mid-tier territory.
Most Android apps will start and run without much issue, but there are some unexpected hiccups, possibly due to lackluster driver support. Considering the Latitude's Intel hardware is not commonplace in the Android world, it may not be well supported.
Storage & Maintenance
Like the standard Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise, the 2-in-1 has a removable NVMe SSD. The drive is lightning fast. Dell sells the Latitude with either 128, 256, or 512 GB of storage. Considering Chrome OS remains cloud-focused, the higher storage capacities seem unnecessary.
Users can replace both the drive (M.2 2230 w/ adapter or M.2 2280) and the WWAN card by removing the bottom panel.
| Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 SK hynix BC501 HFM256GDGTNG | Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise SK hynix BC501A HFM128GDGTNG | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 10 64 GB eMMC Flash | Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1HT-P1BM 64 GB eMMC Flash | OnePlus 8T 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | Google Pixel 5 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 64 GB eMMC Flash | Average SK hynix BC501 HFM256GDGTNG | Average of class Convertible | |
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| AndroBench 3-5 | -27% | -70% | -69% | 190% | 169% | -49% | 0% | ||
| Random Write 4KB | 18.93 | 11.7 -38% | 12.8 -32% | 13.8 -27% | 121.4 541% | 155.9 724% | 16.06 -15% | 18.9 ? 0% | |
| Random Read 4KB | 368.4 | 225.1 -39% | 24.3 -93% | 28 -92% | 132.6 -64% | 138.9 -62% | 82.9 -77% | 368 ? 0% | |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 557 | 284.9 -49% | 122.1 -78% | 121 -78% | 728 31% | 190 -66% | 204.7 -63% | 557 ? 0% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 470.5 | 555 18% | 116.6 -75% | 108 -77% | 1659 253% | 851 81% | 283.4 -40% | 471 ? 0% |
GPU Performance & Gaming
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is a good fit for Chrome OS. It handles web rendering and media streaming without issue; as mentioned, 4K60 video is easily handled. The chip also supports up to 3 external displays, which can be connected to the Latitude's USB-C and HDMI ports.
Gaming, on the other hand, is hit or miss. Android games run about as well as they do on a mid-range smartphone. Medium settings achieve playable framerates in most high-end Android titles. Gaming on Steam via Linux is also available, although the iGPU is only capable of playing lighter titles. Keep in mind that Chromebooks use OpenGL rather than DirectX, so performance is lower in Chrome OS than it is in Windows.
Emission & Power
System Noise
The system's fan is whisper quiet, even under load. It's lower pitch also helps it remain unnoticed. In a standard office environment, users will be hard-pressed to hear the fan. Coil whine can be heard when close to the keyboard, but it is low.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 27 / 27 / 27 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 30.1 / 30.1 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 26.7 dB(A) | ||
Temperature
Even though the fan stays low during any workload, surface temperatures remain low. There are small hot spots above and below the processor, but these are reasonable. The keyboard stays comfortable and cool, even under heavy use. In tablet mode, no touchable surface gets unpleasantly warm.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.8 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 60 °C for the class Convertible.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.9 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 30.3 °C / 87 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 28.2 °C / 82.8 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-0.1 °C / -0.2 F).
Speakers
The dual speakers are, sadly, of poor quality. They can get reasonably loud (~85 dB), but they fire down out of the bottom panel. This orientation results in sound being blocked either by the table the Latitude rests on when in laptop mode or by the machine's screen when in tablet mode. The lack of bass makes the overall sound profile thin and tinny. Headphones are recommended for media consumption.
Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 33.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.4% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 53% of all tested devices in this class were better, 12% similar, 35% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 55% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 38% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-527F audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 24.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.3% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (11.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (23.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 61% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 30% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 66% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 28% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 audio analysis
(-) | not very loud speakers (68.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.9% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (9.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 52% of all tested devices in this class were better, 11% similar, 37% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 53% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 40% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power Consumption
Chrome OS is a very light operating system, and the Latitude's hardware is geared toward power efficiency. As a result, the device doesn't draw much energy. Under extreme load, the Chromebook averages about 22-25 Watts. Most workloads will see the Chromebook pull 10-15 Watts from the wall. The included USB-C power adapter is rated at 65 Watts.
| Off / Standby | 0.31 / 0.6 Watt |
| Idle | 3.2 / 5 / 5.2 Watt |
| Load |
11.6 / 67.6 Watt |
   
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Key:
min: ,
med: ,
max: Metrahit Energy | |
Battery Life
The 68 Wh battery grants the Latitude 7410 Chromebook 2-in-1 very long runtimes. In our WiFi v1.3 battery test, the Latitude managed an impressive 15 hours 42 minutes, beating every other business Chromebook we've tested. The Latitude will have no problem handling a workday away from a plug.
Pros
Cons
Verdict
The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 is a remarkable Chromebook. It nails most of the key features of Chrome OS: fluid web performance, long battery life, fast WiFi speeds, and adequate Android and Linux integration. There is quite a lot to like here. The machine would be well-suited for a mobile workforce that lives and breathes in the cloud. The keyboard is great for typing up reports, and employees can use the machine as a tablet for presentations.
However, the Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 falters in one key area: price. The convertible starts at roughly US$1580 for its base configuration. Our unit as reviewed costs a whopping $1706. For that price, users can easily buy a high-quality convertible Windows machine and avoid the persistent pitfalls of Chrome OS (namely poor graphical performance and software limitation).
There are other options to consider. The Asus Chromebook Flip C434TA is a "good-enough" alternative for roughly $1000 less. The HP Chromebook X360 14 G1 is also worth considering; it shares many of the premium features of the Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook 2-in-1 but comes in about $600-700 cheaper.
If price is no object and you want a high-end convertible Chromebook that can handle anything you throw at it while sipping on its battery, the Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 is a no-brainer. However, budget-conscious consumers should look elsewhere.
Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1
- 11/02/2020 v7 (old)
Sam Medley
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