Dell Pro 14" E5450 2015, Core i7-5600U, 8GB, 256GB SSD
The Intel Core i7-5600U processor and 8GB RAM handle everyday multitasking smoothly, while the 256GB SSD ensures quick boot times. As a refurbished business laptop with Windows 10 Pro, it offers a cost-effective entry into a durable Dell chassis. Best for students on a budget who need a reliable machine for note-taking, web research, and office apps, not for gaming.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A clean, compact Windows 10 Pro laptop from 2015 that's fine for email and spreadsheets. Just don't expect it to do anything fun.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Windows 10 Pro out of the box, no upgrade needed 74th
- 256GB SSD keeps boot and load times reasonable 72nd
- Compact 14-inch body is easy to carry 66th
- Refurbished units often look nearly new
Cons
- 2-core CPU is ancient by modern standards
- Integrated graphics are nearly useless for anything beyond video
- Port selection is dead last in our database
- Only 8GB of RAM, and it's likely soldered
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
What surprised us is how well this thing holds up for basic tasks. The 256GB SSD keeps Windows 10 Pro feeling snappy, and 8GB of RAM is enough for a dozen browser tabs and Office apps. But don't get any ideas about gaming or heavy multitasking. The CPU sits at the 46th percentile, which is middle of the pack for laptops in our database, and the integrated GPU is a weak spot at the 14th percentile. It'll stream video fine, but anything more demanding will make it sweat.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7-5600U |
| Cores | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
Physical
| OS | Windows 10 Pro |
vs Competition
Stacked against something like the Lenovo Legion 5i or ASUS Zenbook, the E5450 looks like a museum piece. The Legion 5i will absolutely crush it in gaming and multitasking, while the Zenbook offers a modern screen and port selection that makes the Dell's 4th percentile port score embarrassing. Even the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which isn't a performance monster, has a better display and build quality. The only reason to pick the E5450 is price, and even then, you're giving up a lot.
| Spec | Dell Pro 14" E5450 | Apple MacBook Air M4 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | ASUS ProArt PX13 | HP OmniBook X Flip | MSI Creator A13V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-5600U | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 1024 | 2048 |
| Screen | 14" | 13.6" 2560x1664 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | - | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | - | 1.2 | 2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 54 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 54 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Pro 14" E5450 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 13.3 | 3.5 | 19.9 | 66 | 15.8 | 33.4 | 72.3 | 73.9 |
| Apple MacBook Air M4 Compare | 76.1 | 74.8 | 65 | 51.5 | 87 | 91.4 | 79.3 | 98.1 | 99.4 | 27.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.4 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| ASUS ProArt PX13 Compare | 87.8 | 90.8 | 90.9 | 71.3 | 95.4 | 93 | 51 | 60.4 | 96 | 18 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 80.3 | 63.7 | 82.3 | 77.4 | 74 | 79.4 | 65.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 43.4 |
| MSI Creator A13V Compare | 75 | 90 | 83.9 | 68 | 89.7 | 73 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 64.4 | 28.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At CAD 596, this is a tough sell unless you specifically need a cheap Windows 10 Pro machine for light office work. The refurbished market is full of newer options with better screens and ports for similar money. If you can find it for under CAD 450, it starts to make sense. Above that, you're paying for the Dell name and not much else.
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Overview
The Dell Pro E5450 is a refurbished workhorse from a decade ago, and it knows it. The one thing to know: this is a cheap, compact Windows 10 Pro machine for basic office work and web browsing, not a modern laptop. The Core i7-5600U sounds impressive until you realize it's a 2-core chip from 2015, and the integrated graphics are basically there to draw the desktop. But for the right price, it's a clean little utility laptop.
Common Questions
Q: Can this run modern games?
No. The integrated graphics are one of the weakest in our database. Stick to Solitaire or cloud gaming.
Q: Is 8GB of RAM enough?
For basic office work and web browsing, yes. For heavy multitasking or virtualization, you'll want more, and this machine likely can't be upgraded.
Verdict
The Dell Pro E5450 is a decent refurbished laptop for someone who needs a basic Windows 10 Pro machine and nothing more. It's compact, the SSD helps, and the build quality is solid for a refurb. But the ancient CPU, weak integrated graphics, and terrible port selection make it a hard recommendation at CAD 596. If you can get it cheap and your needs are basic, it'll do the job. Otherwise, save up for something newer.
Usage Scores
- Overall25.3
- AI/LLM6.8
- Gaming5.2
- Portability42.2
- Creator7.6
- Student52
- Business29.8
- Developer19.3
- Entertainment22
