Dell Precision 5470
Dell Precision 5470
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.9/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.8/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.9/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.8/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.0/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.4/10
BATTERY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.4/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.1/10
SIZE: 14"
The Dell Precision 5470 is at the upper midrange price point with a solid build and is equipped with 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM. It is powered by the Intel i7-12700H processor and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, geared towards demanding tasks like engineering applications. The display is a 14-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, but it is not a touchscreen. It has a battery capacity that allows for up to 9 hours of typical usage on a single charge, which is good for work on-the-go. Weighing 3.26 pounds and being 0.74 inches thick, this laptop is both portable and easy to carry, striking a balance between mobility and performance. It runs on Windows 11 Pro and has various ports including four USB-C Thunderbolt 4. The keyboard is backlit, and it also features both fingerprint and facial recognition for security. The Precision 5470 is capable of handling engineering software and 3D or machine learning tasks respectably, but it is not designed primarily for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000
- High-resolution 1920 x 1200 display
- Backlit keyboard, Fingerprint and Facial recognition
- Portable design with a weight of 3.26 pounds
- Good battery life with USB-C charging support
Cons
- No touchscreen or high refresh rate
- Limited USB-C and no HDMI or DisplayPort
- Screen brightness could be improved for outdoor use
- Loud fan noise under heavy load
Ratings by Category
Keyboard Quality:4.7
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Portability:4.5
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use:4.4
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Engineering & Design:4.4
The Dell Precision 5470 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design software. Additionally, it features a quality IPS screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, offering clear and detailed visuals for intricate work.
Content Creation:4.4
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
General Use Screen Quality:4.3
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Gaming & AI:3.8
The Dell Precision 5470 is well-suited for gaming and 3D due to its equipped Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which can handle demanding graphical tasks seamlessly. Additionally, the laptop's IPS display, while not the highest refresh rate at 60Hz, still provides a clear and vibrant visual experience for gaming and 3D rendering.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,719 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | ||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | ||
Width | 12.22" | ||
Depth | 8.27" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 0 | ||
USB-C ports | 4 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 4 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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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."
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