Dell Latitude 5421 vs. Dell Latitude 5420
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5421 and Dell Latitude 5420 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5421 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5421 is better than Dell Latitude 5420.
Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5421 has a 68% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5420.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 5420 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5420 is better than Dell Latitude 5421.
Dell Latitude 5420 weighed 3.09 pounds, 7% lighter than the 3.30 pounds Dell Latitude 5421.
Weight | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Pound | 3.30 lbs. | 3.09 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.50 kg | 1.40 kg |
Dell Latitude 5420 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5421. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5421.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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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 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5421 and Dell Latitude 5420.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 5421, a 14-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-11850H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 5420 was introduced by Dell around the same year in early-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Latitude 5421 and Dell Latitude 5420 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Latitude 5421 weighs 3.30 lbs. about 6% heavier than the 3.09 lbs. Dell Latitude 5420. Moreover, measured at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82”, the Dell Latitude 5421 is slightly bulkier than the Dell Latitude 5420 at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76”.
There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5421. 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, and a lock slot. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the Dell Latitude 5420 that has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 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.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 5421 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 5420, it supports up to 64GB 3200 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.
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Availability | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
Dimensions | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82” (321.35 mm x 212 mm x 20.95 mm) | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76” (321.4 mm x 212 mm x 19.3 mm) |
Weight | 3.30 lb (1.49 kg) | 3.09 lb (1.4 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 65W 90W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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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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