Dell Latitude 5400 · Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) · 14" Full HD Touch · 8 GB / 256 GB SSD

Here's a Dell Latitude 5000 that has already proven itself in a corporate fleet, now tested and ready for its second life with you. The Latitude 5000 series is Dell's mainstream business laptop — the reliable middle of the range that most companies roll out to their staff. It balances build quality, ports and price very well. The 5400 is the 2019 mainstream Latitude; its 8th-gen chip and solid build make it a favourite for developers on a budget.

The Core i5 is the sweet spot for most people — quick enough for multitasking, Office, coding and online classes, without the extra cost of an i7. 8th generation was a big jump for Intel: it was the first time thin business laptops got four cores instead of two. In practice that means noticeably smoother multitasking than older models — this is the generation we most often recommend. With 8 GB of memory, switching between Chrome, Word and Zoom stays smooth. The 256 GB SSD means it boots in seconds and apps open quickly. The 14-inch Full HD screen (with touch) gives you sharp text and room for two windows side by side.

Build and everyday use

Sturdy 14-inch body around 1.5–1.7 kg, with a full set of ports including HDMI and USB-A. Comfortable keyboard with good travel; many units are backlit. It comes with genuine Windows 11 Pro installed and activated.

Upgrades

Most 5000-series models have two RAM slots and a standard M.2 SSD, so they're easy to upgrade.

Who it suits

Office work, study, coding and small businesses. It sits in our picks for students, programmers, startups.

Condition and what's in the box

Grade A means it looks very clean — at most, light marks you have to look for. Every unit is tested on our checklist, securely wiped, cleaned and shipped with a compatible charger, a GST invoice and 12-month warranty.