Second-hand laptop: pros and cons
The second-hand computer market has experienced a real boom in the last two years. Reduced and delayed supplies, rising electronics prices and increased demand due to Covid-19 have made many people think about whether they actually need a new laptop or could use a second-hand machine. In a large percentage of cases, a second-hand laptop turns out to be a perfectly satisfactory option. Of course, it's a good idea to look at the pros and cons before undertaking a used computer purchase.
Pros
- Lower price
- High-end laptops
- Large selection and availability
Cons
- Older architecture and processors
- Lack of latest technology and standards
Batteries and durability
When you purchase a second hand laptop there is a high possibility that its
laptop battery will need replacing. This is normal as batteries are a consumable with a certain lifespan. And since mobility is one of the most important features of laptops, in the following lines you can review five Dell-branded laptops that boast great battery durability in addition to good overall performance.
Dell Latitude 7280
Endurance: Between 11 and 19 hours in browsing mode and 2.39 hours in load mode, according to
notebookcheck.com. Tests were done with a 60Wh battery on a machine with a Core i7-7600U processor.
You can purchase a
new battery for the Dell Latitude 7280 from here.
Dell Latitude 5580
Endurance: 11.5 hours in browsing mode and 2.13 hours in load mode according to
notebookcheck.com. Tests were done with a 68Wh battery on a machine with a Core i5-7200U processor.
You can purchase a new
Dell Latitude 5580 laptop battery here
Dell Latitude 14 E5470
Endurance: 11 hours in browsing mode, 2.52 hours in load mode and an impressive 21.44 hours when reading a document with the screen brightness reduced. Tests were done by
notebookcheck.com using a 62Wh battery on a machine with a Core i5-6300U processor.
You can purchase a new
Dell Latitude E5470 laptop battery here
Dell Latitude E5280
Endurance: 7.50 hours in browsing mode, 2.18 hours in load mode and 18.32 hours when reading a document with the screen brightness reduced. Tests were done by
notebookcheck.com using a 51Wh battery on a machine with a Core i5-7200U processor.
You can purchase a new
Dell Latitude E5280 laptop battery here
Dell Latitude E5450
Endurance: 6.23 hours in browsing mode, 2.12 hours in load mode and a satisfactory 13.14 hours when reading a document with the screen brightness reduced. Tests were done by
notebookcheck.com with a 51Wh battery on a machine with a Core i5-4310U processor.
You can purchase a new
Dell Latitude E5450 laptop battery here