Dell Latitude 5421 vs. Dell Latitude 9430: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 5421 and Dell Latitude 9430 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Latitude 5421 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5421 is better than Dell Latitude 9430.
Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5421 has a 29% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1265U inside Dell Latitude 9430.
Dell Latitude 5421 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 9430. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 9430.
Dell Latitude 5421 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell Latitude 9430 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 5421 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 9430. It has ten versus seven amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 9430.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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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 | No |
Smart Card Reader | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes |
Total | 10 | 7 |
Dell Latitude 5421 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 9430. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 9430.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Dell Latitude 9430 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 9430 is better than Dell Latitude 5421.
2022 vs. 2021
Dell Latitude 9430 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5421. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5421.
Dell Latitude 9430 weighed 2.8 pounds, 16% lighter than the 3.30 pounds Dell Latitude 5421.
Weight | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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Pound | 3.30 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.50 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Pricing |
| Starting at $2,245 |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
Dimensions | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82” (321.35 mm x 212 mm x 20.95 mm) | 12.22 x 8.47 x 0.32 ~ 0.54 inches (310.59 x 215.18 x 8.42 - 13.91 mm) |
Weight | 3.30 lb (1.49 kg) |
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Colors | - | CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
Left (3)
Right (7)
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
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Fans Number | - | 1 |
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160Hz
Up to 2400 Mbps, Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6.0 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Wireless WAN | - |
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More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 60W 65W 90W USB Type-C power adapter. |
Software | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 3 Years ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5421 | Dell Latitude 9430 |
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