Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (4 tied) — including performance score (6.2/10 vs 5.7/10).
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: which one should you buy?
Choose the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 if you care most about performance score (6.2/10 vs 5.7/10), battery score (7.8/10 vs 7.3/10) and cinebench (multi-core) (694 vs 638).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 if you care most about overall score (5.8/10 vs 5.3/10), portability score (10/10 vs 8.6/10) and display score (5.7/10 vs 2.8/10).
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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 Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Build & Design
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.6/10 | 10/10 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | Gray, Blue, Purple |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | No |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Cooling system | Active | Passive |
| Dimensions | 314 x 223.75 x 15.14-17.9 mm 12.36 x 8.81 x 0.6-0.7 inches | 274 x 190 x 7.8 mm |
| Footprint | 703 cm2 (108.9 inches2) | 521 cm2 (80.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 8.0 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | — |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 694 | 638 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 107 | 99 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 11186 | 10380 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2379 | 2200 |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: CPU
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 8 |
| CPU | Snapdragon X Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | X1P-42-100 X1P-64-100 | X1P-42-100 |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: GPU
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 1.7 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Adreno X1-45 | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 280 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1107 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU configurations available | Adreno X1-45 | Adreno X1-45 |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Memory
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 8448 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | — |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Storage
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | No |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Display
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 2.8/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 12 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 220 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | TN LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2196 x 1464 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | 600:1 | 1200:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 98.1% |
| Response time | 35 ms | 25 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.9% | ~82.4% |
| Side bezels | 6.3 mm | 10.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 360° |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Battery
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | 11.4 V | — |
| Full charge time | — | 2:05 hr |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Audio
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | Qualcomm WCD9385 | — |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~82.1 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | 2x2W |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: OS & Software
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
- Performance score: 6.2/10 (vs 5.7/10)
- Battery score: 7.8/10 (vs 7.3/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 694 (vs 638)
- Cinebench (single-core): 107 (vs 99)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 11186 (vs 10380)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2379 (vs 2200)
- NVMe storage
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14 in (vs 12 in)
- Battery capacity: 54 Wh (vs 38 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Fingerprint reader
- SD card reader
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
- Overall score: 5.8/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Portability score: 10/10 (vs 8.6/10)
- Display score: 5.7/10 (vs 2.8/10)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 400 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 220 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 0.68 kg (vs 1.55 kg)
- Thickness: 7.8 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Facial recognition
- 2-in-1 convertible
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (4 tied) — including performance score (6.2/10 vs 5.7/10).
Which is cheaper, the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 costs around $699, $50 less than the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 at around $749.
What are the main differences between the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.8/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 5.3/10); performance score (6.2/10 on the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs 5.7/10); portability score (10/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 8.6/10).