Dell Latitude 5421 vs. Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5421 and Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) 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 Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
Dell Latitude 5421 weighed 3.30 pounds, 46% lighter than the 6.06 pounds Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
Weight | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Pound | 3.30 lbs. | 6.06 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.50 kg | 2.75 kg |
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) is better than Dell Latitude 5421.
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 17.3-inch screen size 23% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5421.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5421 and Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
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 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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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 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | Announced on July 14, 2021. |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Dimensions | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82” (321.35 mm x 212 mm x 20.95 mm) | 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | 3.30 lb (1.49 kg) | 6.06 lbs (2.75 kg) |
Colors | - | Anodized Matte Black T6 CNC Aluminum with illuminated Razer Logo. |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Size | 14 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Left (3)
Right (7)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 |
Bluetooth |
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Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. |
More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Size |
| 70.5Wh 2-cells Lithium-ion polymer battery. |
Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps |
| Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5421 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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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 17.3-inch Blade 17 (Mid 2021) was introduced by Razer around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Latitude 5421 has a 14-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 17.3-inch Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021). In addition, The Dell Latitude 5421 weighs 3.30 lbs. about 83% lighter than the 6.06 lbs. Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021). Moreover, measured at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82”, the Dell Latitude 5421 is much more portable than the Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) at 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78”.
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 Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021), 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.
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