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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Dell Precision 5470 is pricier and offers better performance for engineering tasks with its dedicated Nvidia graphics compared to the HP Spectre x360's integrated graphics, making it more suited for 3D and machine-learning applications. However, the HP Spectre x360 is more affordable with a better battery life, a higher resolution, and a touchscreen display, which might make it a better option for general use and portability. Both laptops have the same amount of RAM and storage, but the Spectre has a larger screen. If portability and touch capabilities are important to you and you mainly use your laptop for general activities or 3D/machine learning tasks aren't a priority, the HP Spectre x360 appeals more, while the Dell Precision 5470 is a stronger candidate for intensive engineering work despite being less portable. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Software Development

7.7
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
11.0 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,669
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
$1,000
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.7
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
6.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and HP Spectre x360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Content Creation

7.8
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Build Quality

8.5
Precision 5470
Spectre x360
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 and HP Spectre x360 both have very good build quality.

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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Precision 5470HP Spectre x360

GENERAL

Price
$1,669
$1,000
Release Date
May 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74''14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.26 lbs4.74 lbs
Width
12.22"14.09"
Depth
8.27"9.66"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
72 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12003072 x 1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
500 nits406 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.4/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/109.6/10
Webcam
720p1440p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
42
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Dell Precision 5470

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PCMag

Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."

HP Spectre x360

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PCMag

Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."

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About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

About HP

HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.

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