Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Dell Latitude 7490: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 7490 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it |
Dell Latitude 5420 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5420 is better than Dell Latitude 7490.
2021 vs. 2018
Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5420 has a 25% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8650U inside Dell Latitude 7490.
Dell Latitude 5420 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 7490. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7490.
Dell Latitude 5420 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 7490. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7490.
Dell Latitude 7490 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 7490 is better than Dell Latitude 5420.
Dell Latitude 7490 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 7490 |
---|---|---|
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 | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Smart Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | No |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x3 |
Total | 11 | 12 |
Dell Latitude 7490 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 5420. It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5420.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
---|---|---|
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 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 7490.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
---|---|---|
Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Released | 2021 | 2018 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 18, 2018. |
Generations |
Exterior | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Dimensions | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76” (321.4 mm x 212 mm x 19.3 mm) | 13.3” x 8.7” x 0.69 - 0.70” (331 mm x 220.9 mm x 17.47 - 17.9 mm) |
Weight | 3.09 lb (1.4 kg) | Starting at 3.11 lb (1.4 kg) |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
|
|
Display | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info |
|
|
Ports | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Left (3)
Right (7)
Back (1)
| Left (6)
Right (6)
|
Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Processor |
|
|
Integrated Graphics |
|
|
Memory |
| Memory Info
|
Storage |
|
|
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Wi-Fi |
|
|
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 |
More | WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
| Optional Mobile Broadband
|
Battery | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Size |
|
|
Power Supply | 65W 90W USB Type-C adapter. |
|
Software | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
Built-in Apps |
|
|
Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Camera |
|
|
Audio |
|
|
Misc | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
Sensors |
|
|
Security | Hardware-Based Security
|
|
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5420 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
At Glance |
Comments
Ask questions or share your thought and experience about the comparison between Dell Latitude 5420 and Dell Latitude 7490.