Dell’s new Precision workstations and 2-in-1 Latitude laptops are powerful and eco-friendly
Dell once again supports flexible working for businesses and creative engineers.
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What you need to know
Ask almost anyone even vaguely familiar with technology, and they’ll recognize Dell as a leading brand, a major player that has routinely expanded its wide range of products. Following the trend withtoday’s announcement, its commercial portfolio has expanded once again to include 2-in-1 offerings inspired by the XPS range for its business-focused markets and ultra-performance workstations for graphic designers.
Dell’s new Latitude and Precision portfolios feature 13th Gen Intel Core processors and theDell Optimizersuite, its first-party software developed to keep internal components running at their fastest possible speeds. Combining automated process monitoring and performance tuning to prevent bottlenecks, the app can also switch to a quiet mode, estimating an 18% boost in power savings in line with the vendor’s commitments to sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
Dell Latitude for business
TheLatitude laptop rangesees an expansion in more than one area, with additions to Dell’s 7000 series featuring compact and lightweight machines with 16:10 screens and battery-saving mini-LED backlit keyboards. The Latitude 5000 series laptops are championed as the most scalable and sustainable ever produced by Dell, promoting their focus on security and flexibility, noting support for Thunderbolt 4 via USB-C ports and Wi-Fi 6E for wireless networking.
Headlining the refresh, Dell proudly introduces the 9000 series, including the Latitude 9440 2-in-1, claiming to be the world’s smallest 14" commercial laptop. Thankfully, Dell has taken inspiration from its high-end XPS range, earning the 9440 a sleek aesthetic for its shells in aluminum and graphite. Considerable improvements to venting help with airflow, too, making this beautiful business-focused laptop even more capable of handling an intense workflow. Read more about thefull Latitude range here.
Dell Precision for designers
For professional creators, thePrecision workstation rangeprioritizes the screen, like the Precision 5680 boasting a 16" panel while retaining the world’s smallest footprint at this size. Packing 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processors with up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada generation laptop graphics, these 16:10 powerhouses are graded for graphic designers and engineers who need accurate color grading and high-performance components.
Expansions to the 3000, 5000, and 7000 series of Precision laptops include a variety of specifications and features, ranging from entry-level machines to high-end options. Two Dell Precision desktop tower variants, the 5680 and 7960, are also planned for release alongside the Precision 7960 Rack, all sporting ISV certifications. However, prices for these variants have yet to be confirmed. You can read more about thefull Precision range here.
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Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
