Dell Latitude 7440 vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Dell's Latitude 7440 targets professionals seeking ultraportability and productivity, weighing just 1.37 kg with excellent battery longevity (14 hours) and robust business features like dual Thunderbolt ports. HP's Spectre x360 16 pivots toward creative professionals and enthusiasts, delivering a stunning 16-inch 120Hz OLED touchscreen (2880x1800), superior processing power via the Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores, and double the storage at 1TB. However, the Spectre's 2.19 kg weight and 12-hour battery life make it less portable for daily commuting. The Latitude excels in value for business users needing lightweight durability and all-day endurance, while the Spectre justifies its $50 premium for designers, video editors, and power users who prioritize screen quality and raw performance over portability. Choose the Latitude for professional mobility; select the Spectre for creative workloads.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell Latitude 7440 if…
- →Business-grade durability with MIL-STD-810H certification
- →Generous port selection including USB-A and HDMI
- →Good 14-hour battery endurance
Buy the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) if…
- →Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- →Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 7440
Pros
- Business-grade durability with MIL-STD-810H certification
- Generous port selection including USB-A and HDMI
- Good 14-hour battery endurance
- Windows 11 Pro included for enterprise deployments
- Comfortable keyboard with excellent travel
Cons
- Display tops out at 400 nits — unremarkable for outdoors
- Design is utilitarian rather than premium
- Intel Evo U-series CPU throttles under sustained load
- No discrete GPU option
- Relatively expensive for the hardware inside
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
- Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A
Cons
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
- Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
- Premium price for the configuration
- Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell Latitude 7440 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Material | Aluminum lid with carbon fiber base | CNC aluminum |
| Dimensions | 322.8 x 217.7 x 19.4 mm | 357 x 248 x 19.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 58 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | FHD+ IPS anti-glare | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 10-core (2P+8E) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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