Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Dell Latitude 5480
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 5480 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5420 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5420 is better than Dell Latitude 5480.
2021 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5420 has a 36% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7820HQ inside Dell Latitude 5480.
Dell Latitude 5420 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 5480. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5480.
Dell Latitude 5420 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5480. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5480.
Dell Latitude 5420 weighed 3.09 pounds, 13% lighter than the 3.52 pounds Dell Latitude 5480.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.09 lbs. | 3.52 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.40 kg | 1.60 kg |
Dell Latitude 5480 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5480 is better than Dell Latitude 5420.
Dell Latitude 5480 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5420. It has twelve versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5420.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| SIM card slot | No | Yes |
| Smart Card Reader | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x3 |
| VGA | No | Yes |
| Total | 10 | 12 |
Dell Latitude 5480 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 5420. It has eight versus six commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5420.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | No |
| VGA | No | Yes |
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.
