Dell Latitude 3420 vs. Dell Latitude 3520: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 3420 and Dell Latitude 3520 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 3420 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 3420 is better than Dell Latitude 3520.

About 15% lighter

Dell Latitude 3420 weighed 3.36 pounds, 15% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 3520.

WeightDell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Pound
3.36 lbs.
3.95 lbs.
Kilogram
1.52 kg
1.79 kg

Dell Latitude 3520 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 3520 is better than Dell Latitude 3420.

11% larger display

Dell Latitude 3520 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 3420.

Display size
Dell Latitude 3520
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 3420
14-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 3420 and Dell Latitude 3520.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 3420
32 GB
Dell Latitude 3520
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 3420 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 3520 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

MemoryDell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

Dell Latitude 3420 Price
Dell Latitude 3420, Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz, 4 Core), 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 14", 1920 x 1080p, Windows 11 Professional, (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 3420, Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz, 4 Core), 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 14", 1920 x 1080p, Windows 11 Professional, (Renewed)
By Dell
$360.00
Dell Latitude 3000 3420 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen i5-1135G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 2.40 GHz - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - Black
Dell Latitude 3000 3420 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen i5-1135G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 2.40 GHz - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - Black
By Dell
$680.00
Dell Latitude 3420 Business Laptop, 14/'' FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i5-1145G7 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro(Renewed)
Dell Latitude 3420 Business Laptop, 14/'' FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i5-1145G7 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro(Renewed)
By Dell
$704.99
Dell Latitude 3520 Price
Dell Newest Business Laptop Latitude 3520, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel i7-1165G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Webcam, USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
Dell Newest Business Laptop Latitude 3520, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel i7-1165G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Webcam, USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,112.77
Dell Latitude 3540 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Business Laptop (Intel i5-1335U 10-Core 1.30GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, FHD Webcam, Backlit KB, Win 10 Pro)
Dell Latitude 3540 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Business Laptop (Intel i5-1335U 10-Core 1.30GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, FHD Webcam, Backlit KB, Win 10 Pro)
By Dell
$699.77
Dell 2021 Newest Latitude 3520 15 15.6" FHD Business Laptop, Intel Quad-Core i5-1135G7 up to 4.2GHz (Beat i7-1065G7), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Type-C, Windows 10 Pro
Dell 2021 Newest Latitude 3520 15 15.6" FHD Business Laptop, Intel Quad-Core i5-1135G7 up to 4.2GHz (Beat i7-1065G7), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Type-C, Windows 10 Pro
By Dell
$799.00

Availability

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on April 13, 2021Announced on April 13, 2021
Applicable Models
  • Dell Latitude 3420 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 14 3420
  • 2021 Dell Latitude 3420
  • Dell Latitude 3420 (2021)
  • Dell Latitude 3520 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 15 3520
  • 2021 Dell Latitude 3520
  • Dell Latitude 3520 (2021)

Exterior

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Dimensions12.83 x 8.9 x 0.69 inches (326 x 226 x 17.6 mm)14.2 x 9.5 x 0.71 inches (361 x 240.9 x 18.06 mm)
Weight3.36 lbs. (1.52 kg)3.95 lbs. (1.79 kg)
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Standard full-size keyboard.
    • Optional key backlit.
    • Optional fingerprint on the power button.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.76” (115 mm x 70 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Standard full-size keyboard with Number Pad.
    • Optional key backlit.
    • Optional fingerprint on the power button.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 3.15” (115 mm x 80 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Size14 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 14” HD 
    16:9 1366 x 768 112 PPI TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 300:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 2.40W
  • 14” FHD 
    16:9 1920 x 1080 157 PPI IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 3.60W
  • 14” FHD with Touch 
    16:9 1920 x 1080 157 PPI IPS 300 nits 72% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.60W
  • 15.6” HD
    16:9 1366 x 768 100 PPI TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD
    16:9 1920 x 1080 141 PPI IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.60W
  • 15.6” FHD with Touch
    16:9 1920 x 1080 141 PPI IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch Screen 4.50W

Ports

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Dell Latitude 3420 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x power port
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, With status LED
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v3.0
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Dell Latitude 3520 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x power port
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, With status LED
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v3.0
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    2 cores, 2 threads, 1.80 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB 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™ 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
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    2 cores, 2 threads, 1.80 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB 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™ 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
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1250 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 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™ 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
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1250 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 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™ 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
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SODIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SODIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2GB GDDR5 VRAMOptional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5-inch HDD
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Wi-Fi
  • 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 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
BluetoothBluetooth
5.0 5.1
Bluetooth
5.0 5.1
EthernetIntegrated Realtek RTL8111H Ethernet Controller.
10/100/1000 Mbps.
Integrated Realtek RTL8111H Ethernet Controller.
10/100/1000 Mbps.
Wireless WANDell DW5820e Intel 7360 LTE-A
M.2 3042 form factor.
Dell DW5820e Intel 7360 LTE-A
M.2 3042 form factor.

Battery

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Size
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
  • 54 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
  • 54 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
Power Supply
  • 65W
    4.5mm barrel type power adapter.
  • 65W
    USB-C power adapter.
  • 65W
    4.5mm barrel type power adapter.
  • 65W
    USB-C power adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
OS
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Kylin Linux 10
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Kylin Linux 10
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
Camera
  • HD Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional IR Camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
  • HD Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional IR Camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
SensorsOptional Fingerprint Sensor
On power button
  • Optional Fingerprint Sensor
    On power button
  • Optional IR Camera
Security
  • Optional fingerprint sensor on the power button.
  • Wedge-shaped lock slot.
  • Optional fingerprint sensor on the power button.
  • Optional Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
  • Wedge-shaped lock slot.
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 3420Dell Latitude 3520
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.36 lb
1.52 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
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 3420 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR5
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6
Single
USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
Built-in
MicroSD Card Reader
Optional
Fingerprint Recognition
On Power Button
Optional
Facial Recognition
Windows Hello
Optional
Privacy Shutter
Mechanical
Supports
ExpressCharge
80% in an hour
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.95 lb
1.79 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
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 3520 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR5
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6
Single
USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
Built-in
MicroSD Card Reader
Optional
Fingerprint Recognition
On Power Button
Optional
Facial Recognition
Windows Hello
Optional
Privacy Shutter
Mechanical
Supports
ExpressCharge
80% in an hour

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