Road warriors will appreciate that the Latitude E5570 feels like it was built to last. The notebook is rated with military-grade durability, and Dell says the machine was tested to withstand extreme temperatures, elevation, dust and dings.
Frequent travelers will be less thrilled by the machine's weight. At 5.6 lbs., the Latitude E5570 is noticeably heavier than its closest rivals, including the HP ZBook 15u G2 (4.23 lbs.), Toshiba Tecra Z40t-B (3.7 lbs.) and Lenovo ThinkPad W550s (3.7 lbs.). In other words, the E5570 isn't the very best option for users who want to work away from their desks.
Display
Our review unit came with a vibrant, 15.6-inch touch display. Even with a relatively modest resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, the display looks great. Text is sharp, viewing angles are generous, and images look crisp.
It's not quite as bright as the displays on rival laptops, though. Topping out at 242 nits, it's outshone by the ZBook 15u G2 (307 nits), ThinkPad W550s (312 nits) and Tecra Z40t-B (265 nits). A brighter display is easier to view in direct sunlight, but the E5570's display is more than bright enough for typical indoor use.
Touch-screen functionality felt reliable, and the notebook responded swiftly to my swipes and taps. I doubt that workers will find much need for touch in daily use, though.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The Latitude E5570's superb keyboard is perfect for marathon work sessions. The keyboard is nice and deep, with about 2 millimeters of key travel - well above the 1.5mm average we look for on laptop keyboard. A deep keyboard provides a more comfortable, desktoplike typing experience. Individual keys also feel snappy, with plenty of feedback on each stroke.