Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Dell Latitude 5480: Which is better?
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.
Significantly newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2017
Significantly faster CPU performance
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.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 5420 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i7-7820HQ
3,573
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 Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i5-7300HQ
2,685
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i5-6440HQ
2,625
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i7-7600U
1,883
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i5-7300U
1,777
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i7-6600U
1,584
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i3-7130U
1,454
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i5-6200U
1,333
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i5-6300U
1,319
Dell Latitude 5480 - Intel Core i3-6100U
1,289
Supports larger memory
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.
Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5420
64 GB
Dell Latitude 5480
16 GB
Supports faster memory
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.
Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 5420 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 5480 - DDR3L
2,400 MHz
About 13% lighter
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.
Has one more port and slot
Dell Latitude 5480 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5420. It has twelve versus eleven 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 |
| microSIM card slot | Yes | No |
| 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 | 11 | 12 |
More versatile connectivity
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 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 5480.
Upgradable memory
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
| Memory | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | x1 |
| Type | DDR4 | DDR3L |
Prices
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 5420, a 14-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 5480 was introduced by Dell about four years earlier in early-2017. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-7820HQ with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 630 (24 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 5480 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, The Dell Latitude 5420 weighs 3.09 lbs. about 13% lighter than the 3.52 lbs. Dell Latitude 5480. Moreover, measured at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76”, the Dell Latitude 5420 is much more portable than the Dell Latitude 5480 at 13.1” x 9” x 0.88”.
Dell Latitude 5420Dell Latitude 5480
There are a toal number of 11 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5420. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, a Smart Card Reader, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, a lock slot, and a microSIM card slot. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the Dell Latitude 5480 that has a Thunderbolt 3 port, three USB-A ports, a microSD card slot, a VGA port, a SIM card slot, a headphone jack, a lock slot, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 5420 supports up to 64GB 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 5480, it supports up to 16GB 2400 MHz DDR3L memory that you can upgrade with one memory module slot on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
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Availability | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
| Released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Release Date |
| Announced on January 16, 2017. (CES 2017) |
| Pricing | - |
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| Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
| Dimensions | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76” (321.4 mm x 212 mm x 19.3 mm) | 13.1 x 9.0 x 0.88” (333.4 x 228.9 x 22.45 mm) |
| Weight | 3.09 lb (1.4 kg) | Starting at 3.52 lb (1.60 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
| Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
Left (3)
Right (7)
Back (1)
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Right (5)
Back (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
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| Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | - | Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Wireless WAN | - | Optional Mobile Broadband
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| More | WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
| Size |
| 42 Wh 51 Wh 68 Wh |
| Power Supply | 65W 90W USB Type-C adapter. |
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Software | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 5480 |
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| Security | Hardware-Based Security
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| Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
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