Dell Latitude 3400 review
Dell Latitude 3400 — from 2017, 1.75 kg, performance 31.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8265U , Intel Core i5 8250U |
| Graphics | GeForce MX130 |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.75 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh |
Performance scores
A budget Latitude with an entry-level discrete GPU
The Dell Latitude 3400 (2017) pairs a quad-core Core i5-8265U with NVIDIA's GeForce MX130 (entry-level discrete) and 32 GB of RAM in a business chassis. At about $250 it sits in the ultra-budget tier, below the $297 category median. The headline is the discrete GPU — uncommon at this price — but the MX130 is a weak part even by 2017 standards, and the reliability index sits well below the category median.
Where it shines: discrete graphics (relatively)
The MX130 is technically a discrete GPU, which is unusual in this price band. In absolute terms the GPU is modest, but it's enough to give the Latitude 3400 a graphics score above the business-laptop median. The capability fit is mixed: minimum-setting Overwatch and Grand Theft Auto V (the latter at a measured 140 fps) are within reach, but Far Cry 5 at minimum settings is clearly unplayable. The discrete GPU helps with very light titles but doesn't open up modern gaming.
Where it doesn't: reliability
The reliability index sits well below the category median, reflecting the 2017 vintage and the budget-tier original build. The CPU score is also in the office band rather than above median, which limits headroom for CPU-bound workloads. Buyers should expect a serviceable but aging machine.
Price trajectory
From an original $1,300 MSRP, the Latitude 3400 has depreciated to about $250 today — an annual rate near 7.6%. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $214, a 14.6% drop. The curve has flattened.
How it compares
Slightly above it, the Dell Latitude 5491 ($278) and Dell Latitude 5410 ($269) are the natural step-up alternatives — newer or better-built business hardware for a small premium. Below it, the Dell Latitude 3500 ($234) and HP ProBook 450 G6 ($217) are cheaper alternatives in the same office-tier band.
Bottom line
The Latitude 3400 is worth the asking price for buyers who specifically want a discrete GPU in an ultra-budget business laptop and accept the trade-offs: weak long-term reliability and a CPU that's adequate rather than strong. The MX130 helps with the lightest titles but doesn't enable modern gaming — Far Cry 5 at minimum settings is unplayable. For pure office work, the cheaper ProBook 450 G6 at $217 is worth a close look.
🧭 Your context
Stage: Refining requirements
You're refining — compare finalists head-to-head.
🎯 For your profile
You've viewed: You've recently viewed 3 models — compare this model with them in the analogs matrix.
⭐ What stands out
-
graphics performance is higher than typical business class (+175.5%) (office tier).
above class average -
reliability is lower than typical business class (+46.8%) (low tier).
budget segment of category -
CPU performance is lower than typical business class (+35.9%) (office tier).
budget segment of category
🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 47) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 61) ↔ overall performance (median 41.8).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 56.3) ↔ battery life (median 3.5).
Latitude 3400: worth buying in 2026?
➡️ Next step
You're refining — compare finalists head-to-head.