Dell Latitude 3440 vs HP Pavilion 14 2021 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 3440

14 inches | March 2023

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14 inches | February 2021

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Dell Latitude 3440 vs HP Pavilion 14 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021, two laptops from Dell and HP. Dell Latitude 3440 was introduced to market in March 2023 and HP Pavilion 14 2021 was launched in February 2021. As you can see, Pavilion 14 2021 is 2 years older than Latitude 3440. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 3440 and HP Pavilion 14 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 3440 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
14.0" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron 7305
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
8GB Ram
322.2 x 219.4 x 16.8-18.6 mm (12.69 x 8.64 x 0.66-0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)

HP Pavilion 14 2021 Key Specs

Launched in February 2021
14.0" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: GeForce MX350 2GB
8GB Ram
325.1 x 216.6 x 17 mm (12.8 x 8.53 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 3440 over HP Pavilion 14 2021

Side Bezel Thickness	6.2 mm vs 7.6 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
GPU Fabrication Process	12 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS vs 1.879 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	85.8 dB vs 80 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose HP Pavilion 14 2021 over Dell Latitude 3440

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~76.7% vs ~76.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Noise Level	35.5 dB vs 40.2 dB	Less fan noise
Max Brightness	250 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 7.3 cm vs 11.5 x 6.7 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of HP Pavilion 14 2021 and Dell Latitude 3440

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs February 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	DDR4 vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of HP Pavilion 14 2021 and Dell Latitude 3440

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Latitude 3440 vs HP Pavilion 14 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Latitude 3440 and the HP Pavilion 14 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)	1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)
Surface Area	707 cm2 (109.6 inches2)	704 cm2 (109.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.4%	~76.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.2 mm	~7.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	White, Silver, Gold, Pink
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 3440 and the HP Pavilion 14 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Latitude 3440 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Pavilion 14 2021 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Latitude 3440 vs HP Pavilion 14 2021: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Celeron 7305 Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.1 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Number of Cores	5	2
Number of Threads	5	4
L3 Cache	8 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	432	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	1262	2563

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Latitude 3440 and HP Pavilion 14 2021.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Celeron 7305

Dell Latitude 3540 Compare

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX550 2GB	GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	1354 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1320 MHz	937 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	25 W	20 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS	1.879 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bus	64 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	~7 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	640
TMUs	32	32
ROPs	16	16

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Latitude 3440 has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS whereas the HP Pavilion 14 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.879 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Latitude 3440 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	2	2

Both laptops, the Latitude 3440 and the Pavilion 14 2021, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Latitude 3440	HP Pavilion 14 (2021)
CPU	Intel Celeron 7305	Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU	GeForce MX550 2GB	GeForce MX350 2GB
Memory	8 GB ; 2 GB VRAM	8 GB ; 2 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~6 GB (0.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~6 GB (0.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 2 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 2 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 2 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 2 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

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Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh 54 Wh	43 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	60 / 65 W	45 W
Voltage	11.4 V
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Pavilion 14 2021 features a higher battery capacity of 43 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Latitude 3440's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the Latitude 3440 and the Pavilion 14 2021 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Latitude 3440 vs HP Pavilion 14 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 3440 and HP Pavilion 14 2021 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Latitude 3440 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Pavilion 14 2021's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 feature the same pixel density with 112 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Pavilion 14 2021 offers a higher maximum brightness of 250 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Dell Latitude 3440 vs HP Pavilion 14 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Latitude 3440 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Pavilion 14 2021 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 have USB-A ports. Latitude 3440 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Pavilion 14 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Latitude 3440 nor Pavilion 14 2021 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 feature an HDMI port. Latitude 3440 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Pavilion 14 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Pavilion 14 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Latitude 3440 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Latitude 3440 and Pavilion 14 2021 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes