Dell Latitude 5421 vs. Dell Latitude 5521: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5421 and Dell Latitude 5521 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 5521.
Dell Latitude 5421 weighed 3.30 pounds, 17% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.
Weight | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Pound | 3.30 lbs. | 3.95 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.50 kg | 1.79 kg |
Dell Latitude 5521 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than Dell Latitude 5421.
Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5421.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5421 and Dell Latitude 5521.
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 5521 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Dimensions | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82” (321.35 mm x 212 mm x 20.95 mm) | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm) |
Weight | 3.30 lb (1.49 kg) | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Left (3)
Right (7)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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 5521 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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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 |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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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 15.6-inch Latitude 5521 was introduced by Dell around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-11850H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Latitude 5421 has a 14-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15.6-inch Dell Latitude 5521. In addition, The Dell Latitude 5421 weighs 3.30 lbs. about 19% lighter than the 3.95 lbs. Dell Latitude 5521. Moreover, measured at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82”, the Dell Latitude 5421 is much more portable than the Dell Latitude 5521 at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89”.
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 the same number of ports and slots as the Dell Latitude 5521 including 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, and a lock 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 5521, it supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space 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.
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