There is something about thin, lightweight laptops that I absolutely adore. As a daily commuter myself, I like to indulge in my imagination, talk to my friends, and enjoy some streaming media while I ride the rails to the office. That's where the Dell 14” Latitude 7455 Multi-Touch Laptop Copilot+ PC comes into play—lightweight, compact, and backed by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor with Microsoft’s Copilot+ technology, I was ready to throw everything I had at it. I’ll say, not only did the Latitude 7455 exceed my expectations, it wedged itself into my daily life in ways I did not expect.
Sporting a sleek and stylish design, the Latitude 7455 really garnered my interest at first glance. It has a professional motif that embraces the business lifestyle with its eye-catching finish. Thanks to a smaller footprint and weighing around three pounds, it makes a great companion whether I’m at home, out at the office, or somewhere in between.
It’s not all strictly business though, as the Latitude 7455 offers ample wiggle room for the creative user thanks to the truly unique components packed inside its sleek, aluminum chassis.
As I mentioned before, this laptop comes with a Snapdragon X Elite 1XE-80-100 12-core processor which boasts impressive operating frequency for an ARM processor. It works in tandem with Microsoft’s Copilot+ technology to assist handling the various AI functions. The version I reviewed had 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM which helps with rendering photo and video projects, as well as a 512GB SSD that should have plenty of room for your essential documents.
I really enjoyed using the interactive touchscreen. Not only did it look great thanks to the Latitude’s 2560 x 1600 resolution and integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics, but it completely changed the way I interacted with my most used programs—no longer did I have to scroll to select whatever tab was open in my web browser. I found the responsiveness to be precise and incredibly accurate. I was quickly swapping between multiple windows and closing out the over 50 tabs that I opened while testing the memory. Thanks to the matte finish, I didn’t see my fingerprints while the Latitude 7455 was in use although that did change with the screen turned off as the smudges became more prominent.
While the size of the large touchpad is nice, it leaves a lot to be desired. It offers a nice glide but requires a bit too much pressure when pushing down. The keyboard on the other hand feels incredibly nice to type on. Each key has a nice soft press that bounces back quickly and is near silent when typing. No harsh clicking while you tap away at your latest document, even with heavy presses. White backlighting shines through the keys, giving me a nice clear view of what I am pressing down on, and it doesn’t feel distracting at all.
Port wise the Latitude is a bit limited due to its size and thinness, but the options that are available are great for what this device is intended for. We get two USB4 ports which offer a ton of options and supports peripherals like USB-C hubs. What I am surprised to see is a USB-A port—a rather rare sighting on thin laptops like this—which alleviates the need for a dongle. There is also a microSD card slot which is nice for transferring files from mobile devices as well as a 3.5mm combo jack for audio support.
Another highlight that I must point out is the battery life of this device. The three-cell design and 54 Wh capacity gave me quite the lengthy lifespan. I used it while drafting documents (like the one you are reading right now) and I barely needed to charge it. Even in standby mode, I got about 12 hours of usage. It also uses Dell’s ExpressCharge technology which brought me to 80% within an hour of plugging it in to charge.
Copilot+
Leveraging the power of the Snapdragon X Elite’s Neural Processing Units (NPUs), Microsoft’s Copilot+ technology is ingrained fully within the foundation of the Latitude 7455. Using generative AI features based on the Prometheus model, Copilot+ answers queries with platforms including ChatGPT-4, ChatGPT-4o, and Dall-E 3. This allowed me to fully explore various concepts that Microsoft claimed the technology could perform, from streamlining my professional tasks to helping me find answers that I couldn’t quite pinpoint.
For example, I asked Copilot+ for a docking station that is compatible with the Latitude 7455. Within seconds, I was given two Dell Thunderbolt docking stations complete with features and a price. To ensure that the data was correct, I used a different device to check the price of these docking stations, and the information was correct but with a caveat: one of the two docking stations was on sale. It wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it proved that your mileage may vary when it comes to the information given to you.
I decided to test Copilot+ a little further with something a little bit more generic. So, I asked Copilot+ for a great entry level camera. Copilot suggested a few, and the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 really jumped out at me. From there, I asked where I could buy it and it gave me a few suggestions, one of which was B&H Photo and Video! Copilot+ gave me a bit of flavor text as well as the price. It even went one step further by highlighting itself as a link, bringing me along to the B&H Photo and Video website where the camera was waiting for me.
So, when it comes to shopping it works well, but what about data-driven situations? I asked Copilot+ to list out every processor in the AMD Ryzen 7000 series platform with some specs and it gave me all the information I needed. It even allowed me to export this information as an Excel spreadsheet. This information was properly sourced with links provided at the bottom of the query. If I wanted to read more on the subject matter directly from AMD or third parties, I could.
If you are looking for a bit of inspiration, you can also ask Copilot+ to generate a few images for you of whatever it is you are looking for. From there, you can click on the image and open a couple of other options to obtain that ideal image that is nestled in your head.
Where I really found the most use for Copilot+ was in my personal life while playing a tabletop game with a few friends. I wondered if there was a rule regarding a specific action, so I asked Copilot+. The answer was well found with tons of information and examples of how this specific action worked.
Copilot+ also helped me generate a few character ideas, rolling tables, and rewards for my players. I even asked it for some genuine artwork from specific artists to which it brought me to their artist pages. I was able to construct a short adventure in just minutes. For seasoned players and creatives, Copilot+ ended up saving me a ton of time.
Unfortunately, there is a bit of a downside to my experience with Copilot+. At around the 60-query mark, I was unable to use it. There was a hard stop met with a suggestion to wait a bit. This is due to Copilot+’s utility as a service that I must subscribe to. If you are engaging with the conversational aspect of Copilot+, you could find that your conversation could come to an abrupt ending. Luckily, Copilot+ does store your conversations and queries on the side panel, so if you need to jump back into an older prompt or gather information, it’s right there waiting for you. Otherwise, Copilot+ can perform a lot of tasks and I really appreciate how the information is sourced. If I ever wanted to know more about the topic, the pathway to that content is available.
My time with the Dell Latitude 7455 laptop was quite interesting to say the least. I found myself surprised at the performance and the overall profile of the device. The Snapdragon X Elite processor worked smoothly with mostly everything I threw at it, from an abundance of web browser tabs to even a few resource-light games. While I wouldn’t use this device for play, it was nice to see it dish out some performance in that aspect.
I can wholeheartedly state that I believe the Dell Latitude 7455 to be a great laptop for the business user looking for ample performance that can meet a wide range of uses. It has enough power to also conduct some photo and video editing as well, which is nice to get out of a compact laptop like this.
For more information about the laptop, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page for the Dell 14” Latitude 7455 Multi-Touch Laptop Copilot+ PC. Or drop us a line below, and we’ll do our best to answer all your comments and questions.
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