The Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 ($2,800 as tested) represents a substantial step toward a different design philosophy for the manufacturer's convertible business laptops. Let's begin with the overall pros: arguably, this is the most attractive Latitude to date, with its beautiful brushed aluminum...

beautiful aluminum case; heavy; sturdy construction; haptically-pleasing materials that also resist fingerprints; excellent input devices; good LCD color saturation/accuracy and contrast; long battery runtimes; strong wireless performance; very good speakers/audio; quiet operation

high core temperatures; device becomes uncomfortably hot under load; underwhelming PCMark results; weak brightness and highly reflective display finish; memory is not upgradeable (soldered; no Ethernet port

This battery-life showing alone would make it a serious contender for the business ultraportable crown, especially since it doesn't involve a computing-performance tradeoff. But what really puts the Latitude 7400 2-in-1 on the throne is its sleek, lightweight design, futuristic proximity sensor, and...

Proximity sensor streamlines sign in; Sturdy, sleek chassis; Thin screen bezels, and relatively large 14-inch screen; Excellent touchpad and keyboard; Three-year warranty; Prime-time battery life

Relatively low maximum screen brightness; Lackluster audio quality

The days of businesses buying chunky "enterprise" laptops in bulk are waning. These days, we all want to use a sleek, modern laptop, regardless of whether we're at work or at home. The Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 knows this, offering the security features IT departments require without sacrificing its...

Some of the best battery life we've seen; Rock-solid build quality; Excellent productivity performance; ExpressSign-in works as advertised; Great keyboard and touchpad

Overpriced; No discrete graphics option

The Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 (starting at $1,599, $2,802 as tested) feels like the debut of a new class of Dell business laptops . That said, it's probably best you forget everything you associate with the name Latitude and, instead, think about the Latitude 7400 2-in-1 as an XPS-turned business...

Dell's Latitude 7400 2-in-1 offers leading-edge performance and true all-day battery life, all within a compact (though pricey!) business notebook.

Best-in-class performance; Battery life that equals a Qualcomm Snapdragon PC; Compact; yet with a 14-inch screen

Nearly $3,000 as reviewed

The Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 may go down as one of the best, albeit heavier, 14-inch Ultrabooks for 2019. Although Dell aims this squarely at businesses, the line between enterprise and prosumer has been blurred so much that the distinction is now minimized.

Excellent low-watt full HD screen; Good audio; Impressive battery life; Premium build quality

Slightly heavy; No 2K or 4K display options

This past January, during CES 2019, Dell made a special announcement of the flagship Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1. The major selling points of this 2-in-1 laptop were its battery life and crazy portable form factor.

The latest Dell takes an old business name and brings it right up to date. This new machine looks fantastic - easily attractive enough to stand alongside the best consumer and corporate devices - and it's slim and sturdy, with a good convertible mechanism.

Screen has fantastic colour and contrast; Excellent convertible design; Good port versatility; Internal access available

CPU could be faster; Screen isn't bright enough; Keyboard and trackpad are middling

Dell touts the Latitude 7400 2-in-1 as "the only PC that senses your presence," with a technology the company calls ExpressSign-in. If configured with Windows Hello, ExpressSign-in will lock your PC automatically when you walk away.

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1: A stunning and versatile convertible that combines business features with a sleek design

Slim but sturdy design; Great battery; Impressive image quality

It's on the pricey side; Screen brightness could be better