Dell Inspiron 15 3511 vs. Dell Latitude 5420: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Dell Latitude 5420 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Pros

Reasons that Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is better than Dell Latitude 5420.

Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

11% larger display

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5420.

Display size
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 5420
14-inch

Dell Latitude 5420 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5420 is better than Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5420 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i7-10610U
3,042
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i5-10310U
2,992
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 5420 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5420
64 GB
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
16 GB
About 20% lighter

Dell Latitude 5420 weighed 3.09 pounds, 20% lighter than the 3.82 pounds Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

WeightDell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Pound
3.82 lbs.
3.09 lbs.
Kilogram
1.73 kg
1.40 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Dell Latitude 5420.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 5420 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Slots
x1
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Price
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 15.6 Inch Laptop, Full HD LED Non-Touch WVA Display - Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 15.6 Inch Laptop, Full HD LED Non-Touch WVA Display - Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
By Dell
$324.00
Dell Newest Inspiron 15 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, WiFi, Windows 11 Home, Black
Dell Newest Inspiron 15 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, WiFi, Windows 11 Home, Black
By Dell
$404.00
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home, Black
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home, Black
By Dell
$507.39
Dell Latitude 5420 Price
Dell Latitude 5420 14" Notebook, Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5420 14" Notebook, Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$321.00
$374.36 14% OFF
Dell Latitude 5420 Laptop FHD (1920 x 1080) Notebook PC, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, HDMI, Thunderbolt, Webcam, WiFi, Type-C, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5420 Laptop FHD (1920 x 1080) Notebook PC, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, HDMI, Thunderbolt, Webcam, WiFi, Type-C, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$379.00
$459.99 18% OFF
Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged Laptop, 14 inches FHD (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i5-8350U, 16GB (2x8GB) SDRAM RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged Laptop, 14 inches FHD (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i5-8350U, 16GB (2x8GB) SDRAM RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$561.49
$649.99 14% OFF

Availability

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on April 14, 2021
  • Announced on January 05, 2021 (CES 2021)
  • Available on January 12, 2021
Pricing
  • $342.99
    i3-1115G4 4GB 128GB
  • $524.28
    i5-1035G1 8GB 256GB
  • $690.88
    i7-1165G7 12GB 512GB
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Applicable Models
  • Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (Intel Core Series)
  • 2021 Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (Intel Core Series)
  • Dell Inspiron 15 3511
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Generations-

Exterior

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Dimensions14.11 x 9.27 x 0.68 ~ 0.74 inches (358.50 x 235.56 x 17.50 ~ 18.99 mm)12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76” (321.4 mm x 212 mm x 19.3 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.82 lbs (1.73 kg)3.09 lb (1.4 kg)
Colors
Carbon Black
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Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Full-size keyboard with number pad.
  • Optional white backlight keyboard.
Touchpad
  • Multi-touch gesture-enabled precision touchpad.
  • Size: 4.52 x 3.14 in (115 x 80 mm)
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Backlit US-English Keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.64” (115 mm x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Size15.6 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” HD TN Display
    1366 x 768, 100 PPI, 400:1, 25 ms response time, twisted nematic (TN panel), non-touch.
  • 15.6” FHD WVA Display
    1920 x 1080, 141 PPI, 400:1, 35 ms response time, wide view angle (WVA panel), non-touch.
  • 15.6” FHD WVA Touch Display
    1920 x 1080, 141 PPI, 600:1, 35 ms response time, wide view angle (WVA panel), multi-touch support.
  • All Configurations
    16:9 aspect ratio, 220 nits brightness, 45% NTSC, 60 Hz refresh rate, anti-glare.
  • 14” HD
    1366 x 768 TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 300:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 2.4W
  • 14” FHD
    1920 x 1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 3.2W
  • 14” FHD with Low Blue Light (LBL) Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA LBL 2.5W
  • 14” FHD with Touch Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 75% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.51W
  • 14” FHD with Touch Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 100% sRGB 600:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 3.5W

Ports

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4 
    Max output at 1080p@60Hz.
  • 1 x Power connector 
    4.5mm barrel type connector.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
  • 1 x SD Card Slot
    Full-size SD, SDHC, SDXC card.
  • 1 x Headset port
    3.5mm jack.
Dell Latitude 5420 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, Flip-Down Port
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Back (1)
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional

Internal Specs

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  7. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  8. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  7. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  8. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM slots.
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR4 Memory.
  • Memory Speed:
    2666 MHz 3200 MHz
  • Memory Size per Slot: 
    4GB 8GB
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM-
Storage
  • 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
    PCIe NVMe Gen 3x4 SSD.
  • 500GB 1TB 2TB
    2.5-inch 5400 RPM HDD.
Storage Slots
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slot.
  • 1 x SATA for 2.5-inch SDD/HDD.
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCNFA435 (DW1810) Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1
  • Realtek RTL8821CE Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel 9462 Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.1
  • Bluetooth 5.2
More-WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
  • Transfer rate up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
  • Wireless standards (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,21,26,28,29,30,38,39,40,41,66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8)

Battery

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
Size
  • 41 Wh 3-cell polymer battery.
  • 54 Wh 4-cell polymer battery
Supports ExpressCharge™ can recharge up to 80% in 60 minutes.
  • 42 Wh (3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable battery with 1-years life span)
  • 63 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable battery with 1-years life span)
  • 42 Wh (3-cell lithium-ion, Long Life Battery with 3-years life span)
  • 63 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion, Long Life Battery with 3-years life span)
Power Supply65W Power Adapter
4.5mm barrel type connector.
65W 90W
USB Type-C adapter.

Software

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
OS
  • Windows 10 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | Pro National Academic
  • Windows 11 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | Pro National Academic
Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30 Trial
  • Dell Product Registration
  • Dell Help & Support
  • SupportAssist
  • Dell Update
  • Dell Digital Delivery
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
CameraFront-facing camera
720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera.
  • Front-facing camera
    • 720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
    • 1080p with 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080p FHD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3204 or Cirrus CS8409 (CS42L42 + TISN005825) High definition audio controller.
  • 2 x 2.5W stereo speakers.
  • 1 x combo headphone/microphone jack.
  • Single digital microphone.
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
SensorsOptional fingerprint reader sensor
Integrated with the power button.
  • Ambient Light Sensor on the hinge-up (optional)
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board.
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the hinge-up  (optional).
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • IR Camera (optional)
SecurityOptional fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support.Hardware-Based Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 discrete
  • FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM
  • TCG (Trusted Computing Group) Certification for TPM
  • The fingerprint reader in power button tied to ControlVault 3
  • ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
  • Contacted Smart Card and ControlVault 3
  • Contactless Smart Card, NFC, and ControlVault 3
  • SED SSD NVMe, SSD, and HDD (Opal and non-Opal) per SDL
  • FIPS 201 Full Scan FPR and ControlVault 3
Data Security
  • McAfee Small Business Security 30-day trial
  • McAfee Small Business Security 12-months subscription, digitally delivered
  • McAfee Small Business Security 24-months subscription, digitally delivered
  • McAfee Small Business Security 36-months subscription, digitally delivered
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Inspiron 15 3511Dell Latitude 5420
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.82 lb
1.73 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX350
2GB GDDR5
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.09 lb
1.40 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5420 Ports
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6E
Dual
Thunderbolt™️ 4
Ports
Optional
IR Camera
For Face Unlock
Built-in
Fingerprint Reader
Power Button

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