Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Dell Latitude 5431
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 5431 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5431 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5431 is better than Dell Latitude 5420.
Intel Core i7-1270P inside Dell Latitude 5431 has a 91% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5420.
Dell Latitude 5431 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5420. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5420.
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 5431 weighed 1.3 pounds, 58% lighter than the 3.09 pounds Dell Latitude 5420.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.09 lbs. | 1.3 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.40 kg | 0.59 kg |
Dell Latitude 5431 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5420. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5420.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| microSIM card slot | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| Total | 10 | 11 |
Dell Latitude 5420: Our analysis and reviews
What we like
Reasons to like about Dell Latitude 5420.
Dell Latitude 5420 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
| Requirements | Dell Latitude 5420 |
|---|---|
| Secure Boot | Yes |
| TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10210U → Intel Core i7-1185G7 |
| 4GB RAM | 4GB → 64GB |
| 64GB Drive | 256GB → 2TB |
| 2 Cores CPU | 4 cores |
Dell Latitude 5420 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. Learn more.
What's new
Improvements over its predecessor.
You can choose a low-power 15W 10th Gen Intel U-series processor for better battery life or a 28W 11th Gen Intel G-series processor with Iris Xe graphics for better performance when ordering the Latitude 5420.
Here is the list of other improvements the new Latitude 5420 laptop has over its previous generation, the Latitude 5410:
- Optional 1080p FHD Webcam with IR Camera.
- Optional Intel Wi-Fi 6E.
- All models support high-speed 3200MHz DDR4 memory.
- Support HDMI 2.0
- More portable chassis
- Larger touchpad
Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5420 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Latitude 5410.
Dell Latitude 5420 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 5410. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5410.
Dell Latitude 5420 weighed 3.09 pounds, 6% lighter than the 3.26 pounds Dell Latitude 5410.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.09 lbs. | 3.26 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.40 kg | 1.48 kg |
What's missing
Downsides over its predecessor.
