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Dell Latitude 9510 2-In-1 Review: Excellent Battery Life, Good Performance
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When it comes to buying a laptop, one of the first brand names that strike your mind is Dell. The company has a wide range of products to cater to different needs. From budget to gaming to business laptops, you won’t fail to find a good machine that meets your needs. Earlier this year, the company added new members to its Dell XPS series with big changes in design, upgraded internals, improved display, and a lot more aimed at content creators.
DESIGN AND BUILD
When it comes to Dell, there is always a trust that you will get a premium design and a robust build quality. The latest Dell Latitude 9510 is no exception. In fact, the design and grey color theme remind one of a Macbook Air. The laptop is made from the machined-aluminum, which offers a very premium feel while making it look classy too. It even looks similar to the Dell Latitude 7400 laptop. The difference is the speakers are now on the top side, and we also get a slightly tweaked keyboard layout. Dell has moved the power button in the keyboard area, instead of keeping it separate to keep things clean.
2-in-1 convertible form factor
One of the most impressive aspects of Dell Latitude 9510 is its convertible, 2-in-1 nature. While this comes at a hefty price, it truly is useful. Unlike traditional laptops, the convertible form factor offers a much better experience. One can watch movies or show presentations in a tent or standard laptop mode. You can also play light games and read e-books in tablet mode. However, the laptop is a bit heavy, and carrying it and using it in the tablet mode is quite difficult. The device has a robust 360-degree hinge and even comes with support for a stylus. However, you don’t get it out of the box and the Dell Active Pen will cost around Rs 11,800 in India.
DISPLAY
The laptop has a 15-inch touch screen with Gorilla Glass 6 DX protection and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The panel operates at FHD+ resolution, which is good enough for media consumption. But, Dell should have offered at least a 2K screen as this business laptop comes with a steep price tag. Nevertheless, the screen is sharp enough and has good viewing angles. Similar to the 2020 Dell XPS series, this one too comes with very slim bezels, which makes it look modern while offering more screen real-estate. It offers 400nits at peak brightness along with vivid color reproduction. The screen features an anti-reflective and anti-smudge finish; this resulted in hassle-free use under direct sunlight.
PERFORMANCE
While you don’t get AMD’s powerful Ryzen 4000 series, Dell has incorporated the Intel Core i7-10810U vPro processor. The vPro chips are pricey and usually found on enterprise-grade laptops. To clarify, they are not meant for average consumers. These chips offer better security, device management, and integration with corporate (office) IT back-end. There is also an option to add a smart card reader, which provides two-factor authentication for secure logins. However, for this, you will have to spend an additional Rs 4,000. Besides, the laptop is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for better connectivity. Our review unit came with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD EXPERIENCE
The upper side of the keyboard and the base get very hot after more than 5 hours of continuous heavy usage. We experienced the same when it was put on charge. This makes it uncomfortable to use the laptop on the lap in the regular mode. When using the device in tablet mode, it is quite difficult to handle the heat. Though, we do believe your usage will not be on a very heavy side in the tablet mode. I liked the fact that the laptop cools down immediately if you take a break of like 10-15 minutes. You can also change the thermal setting in the Dell Power Manager app for a better experience.
SPEAKERS AND CAMERA
The stereo speakers offer decent audio performance in terms of loudness. It is more than enough for individual use in a small room or conference room. However, it is not meant for large halls and we would advise you to use a dedicated wired or Bluetooth speaker. We enjoyed watching video clips on YouTube, Netflix content and listening to music. The device has a total of four microphones, which helps offer good voice clarity during online meetings.
Dell Optimizer app
There is a Dell Optimizer app, which includes ExpressSign-in, audio optimizer, ExpressResponse, and more. These offer a better experience and the ExpressSign-in feature works very well. It automatically locks the laptop when you are away from it and even wakes up the screen when it detects that you are nearby. One can also set up face recognition to unlock the device without even touching the laptop. I do believe, the default lock time of the device should be less than 30 seconds rather than 1 minute.
When it comes to buying a laptop, one of the first brand names that strike your mind is Dell. The company has a wide range of products to cater to different needs. From budget to gaming to business laptops, you won’t fail to find a good machine that meets your needs. Earlier this year, the company added new members to its Dell XPS series with big changes in design, upgraded internals, improved display, and a lot more aimed at content creators.
DESIGN AND BUILD
When it comes to Dell, there is always a trust that you will get a premium design and a robust build quality. The latest Dell Latitude 9510 is no exception. In fact, the design and grey color theme remind one of a Macbook Air. The laptop is made from the machined-aluminum, which offers a very premium feel while making it look classy too. It even looks similar to the Dell Latitude 7400 laptop. The difference is the speakers are now on the top side, and we also get a slightly tweaked keyboard layout. Dell has moved the power button in the keyboard area, instead of keeping it separate to keep things clean.
2-in-1 convertible form factor
One of the most impressive aspects of Dell Latitude 9510 is its convertible, 2-in-1 nature. While this comes at a hefty price, it truly is useful. Unlike traditional laptops, the convertible form factor offers a much better experience. One can watch movies or show presentations in a tent or standard laptop mode. You can also play light games and read e-books in tablet mode. However, the laptop is a bit heavy, and carrying it and using it in the tablet mode is quite difficult. The device has a robust 360-degree hinge and even comes with support for a stylus. However, you don’t get it out of the box and the Dell Active Pen will cost around Rs 11,800 in India.
DISPLAY
The laptop has a 15-inch touch screen with Gorilla Glass 6 DX protection and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The panel operates at FHD+ resolution, which is good enough for media consumption. But, Dell should have offered at least a 2K screen as this business laptop comes with a steep price tag. Nevertheless, the screen is sharp enough and has good viewing angles. Similar to the 2020 Dell XPS series, this one too comes with very slim bezels, which makes it look modern while offering more screen real-estate. It offers 400nits at peak brightness along with vivid color reproduction. The screen features an anti-reflective and anti-smudge finish; this resulted in hassle-free use under direct sunlight.
PERFORMANCE
While you don’t get AMD’s powerful Ryzen 4000 series, Dell has incorporated the Intel Core i7-10810U vPro processor. The vPro chips are pricey and usually found on enterprise-grade laptops. To clarify, they are not meant for average consumers. These chips offer better security, device management, and integration with corporate (office) IT back-end. There is also an option to add a smart card reader, which provides two-factor authentication for secure logins. However, for this, you will have to spend an additional Rs 4,000. Besides, the laptop is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for better connectivity. Our review unit came with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD EXPERIENCE
The upper side of the keyboard and the base get very hot after more than 5 hours of continuous heavy usage. We experienced the same when it was put on charge. This makes it uncomfortable to use the laptop on the lap in the regular mode. When using the device in tablet mode, it is quite difficult to handle the heat. Though, we do believe your usage will not be on a very heavy side in the tablet mode. I liked the fact that the laptop cools down immediately if you take a break of like 10-15 minutes. You can also change the thermal setting in the Dell Power Manager app for a better experience.
SPEAKERS AND CAMERA
The stereo speakers offer decent audio performance in terms of loudness. It is more than enough for individual use in a small room or conference room. However, it is not meant for large halls and we would advise you to use a dedicated wired or Bluetooth speaker. We enjoyed watching video clips on YouTube, Netflix content and listening to music. The device has a total of four microphones, which helps offer good voice clarity during online meetings.
Dell Optimizer app
There is a Dell Optimizer app, which includes ExpressSign-in, audio optimizer, ExpressResponse, and more. These offer a better experience and the ExpressSign-in feature works very well. It automatically locks the laptop when you are away from it and even wakes up the screen when it detects that you are nearby. One can also set up face recognition to unlock the device without even touching the laptop. I do believe, the default lock time of the device should be less than 30 seconds rather than 1 minute.
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