Dell Latitude 3420 vs. Dell Latitude 7400: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 3420 and Dell Latitude 7400 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 3420 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 3420 is better than Dell Latitude 7400.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell Latitude 3420 has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8665U inside Dell Latitude 7400.
Dell Latitude 3420 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 7400. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7400.
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 3420 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 7400. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7400.
Ports | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
microSIM card slot | Yes | No |
nanoSIM card slot | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 11 | 10 |
Dell Latitude 3420 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7400. It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7400.
Ports | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Dell Latitude 7400 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 7400 is better than Dell Latitude 3420.
Dell Latitude 7400 weighed 2.99 pounds, 12% lighter than the 3.36 pounds Dell Latitude 3420.
Weight | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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Pound | 3.36 lbs. | 2.99 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.52 kg | 1.36 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 3420 and Dell Latitude 7400.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
Released | 2021 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced on April 13, 2021 | - |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
Dimensions | 12.83 x 8.9 x 0.69 inches (326 x 226 x 17.6 mm) | 12.65” x 8.42” x 0.70 - 0.75” (321.35mm x 214.08mm x 17.82 - 18.96mm)” |
Weight | 3.36 lbs. (1.52 kg) | 2.99 lb (1.36kg) |
Colors | - |
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Display | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
Left (4)
Right (7)
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Right (5)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2GB GDDR5 VRAM | - |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 5.1 |
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Ethernet | Integrated Realtek RTL8111H Ethernet Controller. 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Wireless WAN | Dell DW5820e Intel 7360 LTE-A M.2 3042 form factor. | - |
More | - | Optional Mobile Broadband Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 Global Gigabit LTE (Optional) |
Battery | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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Software | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
Sensors | Optional Fingerprint Sensor On power button |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 3420 | Dell Latitude 7400 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 3420, a 14-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 7400 was introduced by Dell about two years earlier in 2019. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8665U with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Latitude 3420 and Dell Latitude 7400 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Latitude 3420 weighs 3.36 lbs. about 12% heavier than the 2.99 lbs. Dell Latitude 7400. Moreover, measured at 12.83” x 8.9” x 0.69”, the Dell Latitude 3420 is slightly more portable than the Dell Latitude 7400 at 12.65” x 8.42” x 0.75”.
There are a toal number of 11 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 3420. That includes a USB-C port, three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a power port, an RJ-45 port, a microSD card slot, a microSIM card slot, a headphone jack, and a lock slot. With that said, it has a port or slot more than the Dell Latitude 7400 that has a power port, a Thunderbolt 3 port, an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, a Smart Card Reader, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, a nanoSIM card slot, and a lock slot.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 3420 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Dell Latitude 7400, it supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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