Dell Latitude 5431 vs. Dell Latitude 7400: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Latitude 7400 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 5431 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5431 is better than Dell Latitude 7400.

Significantly newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2019

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1270P inside Dell Latitude 5431 has a 121% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8665U inside Dell Latitude 7400.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5431 - Intel Core i7-1270P
9,328
Dell Latitude 5431 - Intel Core i5-1250P
9,283
Dell Latitude 5431 - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
Dell Latitude 7400 - Intel Core i7-8665U
4,209
Dell Latitude 7400 - Intel Core i5-8365U
3,442
Dell Latitude 7400 - Intel Core i5-8265U
2,132
Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 5431 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 7400. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7400.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5431
64 GB
Dell Latitude 7400
32 GB
Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 5431 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 7400. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7400.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 5431 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Dell Latitude 7400 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

About 57% lighter

Dell Latitude 5431 weighed 1.3 pounds, 57% lighter than the 2.99 pounds Dell Latitude 7400.

WeightDell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Pound
1.3 lbs.
2.99 lbs.
Kilogram
0.59 kg
1.36 kg
Has one more port and slot

Dell Latitude 5431 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 7400. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7400.

PortsDell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
microSIM card slotYesNo
nanoSIM card slotNoYes
power portNoYes
RJ-45YesNo
Smart Card ReaderYesYes
Thunderbolt 3NoYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2No
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
Total1110

Dell Latitude 7400 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Latitude 7400 over Dell Latitude 5431.

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Latitude 7400.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 5431 Price
Dell Latitude 5000 5431 Laptop (2022) | 14" FHD | Core i5 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 12 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5000 5431 Laptop (2022) | 14" FHD | Core i5 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 12 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$916.99
Dell Latitude 5431 Laptop 14-inch FHD (1920x1080) Intel Core i7-1270P (2.20GHz) 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5431 Laptop 14-inch FHD (1920x1080) Intel Core i7-1270P (2.20GHz) 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,091.99
Dell Laptop Charger 90W Watt USB Type C AC Power Adapter Precision 3470 3570 3571 5770,XPS 15 9520,Latitude 9330 9430 7430 5530 5531 7330 5431 5531 5330 7330 7530,Inspiron 7420
Dell Laptop Charger 90W Watt USB Type C AC Power Adapter Precision 3470 3570 3571 5770,XPS 15 9520,Latitude 9330 9430 7430 5530 5531 7330 5431 5531 5330 7330 7530,Inspiron 7420
By Dell
$69.25
Dell Latitude 7400 Price
Dell Latitude 7400 14" FHD Laptop, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8665U Dual Core, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Type-C, HDMI, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7400 14" FHD Laptop, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8665U Dual Core, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Type-C, HDMI, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$280.93
Dell Latitude 7400 Laptop, 14.0 inches FHD (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7400 Laptop, 14.0 inches FHD (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 (Renewed)
By Dell
$289.00
Dell Latitude 7400 14-Inch Full HD Touch Screen Intel Core i7-8665U 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Win 11 Pro Laptop (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7400 14-Inch Full HD Touch Screen Intel Core i7-8665U 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Win 11 Pro Laptop (Renewed)
By Dell
$338.00
$370.00 9% OFF

Availability

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Released20222019
Release Date
  • Announced on March 31, 2022
  • Available in April 2022
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PricingStarting at $1,771-
Applicable Models
  • Dell Latitude 14 5431
  • Dell Latitude 14 5000 Series (12th Gen Intel P28 Series)
  • 14-inch Dell Latitude 5000 Series
  • Dell Latitude 5431 Laptop
  • 2022 Dell Latitude 5431
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Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Dimensions12.65 x 8.35 x 0.82” (321.40 x 212 x 20.95 mm)12.65” x 8.42” x 0.70 - 0.75” (321.35mm x 214.08mm x 17.82 - 18.96mm)”
Weight3.30 lb (1.49 kg)2.99 lb (1.36kg)
Colors-
  • CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver
  • Carbon fiber in black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Backlit US-English Keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.64” (115 mm x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 3.91” x 2.08” (99.5mm x 53mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.

Display

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Size14 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 14” HD
    1366 x 768 TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 300:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 2.4W
  • 14” FHD
    1920 x 1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 3.1W
  • 14” FHD with SLP & LBL
    1920 x 1080 IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Low Blue Light (LBL) Super Low Power (SLP) 2.5W
  • 14” FHD with Touch
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 100% sRGB 600:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.1W
  • 14” FHD with Touch & Privacy
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 100% sRGB 600:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 3.5W
  • 14” HD
    WXGA (1366x768), 220 nits, anti-glare, non-touch display.
  • 14” FHD
    (1920 x 1080), 300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch display
  • 14” FHD
    (1920 x 1080), 300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch display with Dynamic Privacy Dell SafeScreen
  • 14” FHD Touch
    (1920 x 1080), 255 nits, anti-glare, touch display

Ports

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Dell Latitude 5431 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 2.0, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, Flip-Down Port
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Back (1)
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
Dell Latitude 7400 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.2, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (5)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1250P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 3.90 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8365U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8665U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.90 → 4.80 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1250P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8365U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8665U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR5
    • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SoDIMM slots
    • Type: Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 2400 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with 2GB of GDDR6 VRAM.-
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
Fans Number1-

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Wi-Fi
  • Realtek RTL8822CE
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 9560 2x2 802.11ac vPro
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothOptional Bluetooth
5.0 5.2
  • Bluetooth 5.0 
    With Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 9560 and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 models
  • Bluetooth 4.2
    With Qualcomm QCA61x4A models
EthernetIntel I219-V/Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps
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Wireless WANIntel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e)
  • Transfer rate: Up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
  • Frequency bands supported: LTE FDD:
    • 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
    • LTE TDD: 347 Mbps DL/30 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
    • UMTS/HSPA+: UMTS 384 Kbps DL/384 Kbps UL
  • Wireless standards:
    • LTE Category 9
    • UMTS/HSPA+
  • Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS
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More-Optional Mobile Broadband Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 Global Gigabit LTE (Optional)

Battery

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Size
  • 64Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion with ExpressCharge Boost
  • 64Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion with ExpressCharge and Long Cycle Life
  • 32 Wh (3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 60 Wh (4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 60 Wh (4-cell Polymer, Long Life Battery)
Power Supply
90W 130W
USB Type-C adapter.
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 65W adapter, Type-C
  • 90W adapter, Type-C

Software

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
OS
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
  • Ubuntu® 20.04 LTS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    • 720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
    • 1080p with 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080p FHD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
Sensors
  • Accelerometer (ST Micro LIS2DW12TR): On the base (system board)
  • Accelerometer with Gyro (ST Micro LSM6DSOTR): On the hinge-up (optional-upsell configuration with EMZA/ALS/IR camera)
  • GPS (through WWAN card only, optional)
  • Adaptive thermal performance: requires a 16-bit accelerometer
  • Hall effect sensor
  • Sensor hub
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
SecurityHardware-Based Security
  • Shunt Circuit
  • Dell Client Command Suite : On-Prem & Cloud Dell Optimizer
  • Dell Power Manager Support assist : PCs & OS Recovery (Excalibur)
  • Dell SafeBIOS - Off-Host Verification
  • Dell SafeBIOS - Indicator of Attack
  • Dell SafeID Vmware Carbon Black Endpoint: Standard, Advanced, Enterprise Absolute Visibility Absolute Control Absolute Resilience
  • Netskope Cloud Access
  • Security Broker (CASB)
  • Netskope Secure Web Gateway
  • Netskope Private Access
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
  • Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
  • Dell Data Guardian
  • Dell Encryption Enterprise
  • Dell Encryption Personal
  • Dell Threat Defense
  • MozyPro or MozyEnterprise
  • RSA NetWitness Endpoint
  • RSA SecurID Access
  • VMware Workspace ONE
  • Absolute Endpoint Visibility and Control
  • Vmware Carbon Black Endpoint + Secureworks Threat Detection & Response
  • Carbonite
  • Dell Supply Chain Defense
  • Security lock slot
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Camera Shutter
  • Dynamic Privacy Dell SafeScreen
Warranty1 Year Hardware Warranty with Mail-In Service3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5431Dell Latitude 7400
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
1.3 lb
0.59 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1270P
12C/16T, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,665
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,328
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
Dell Latitude 5431 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX550
2GB GDDR6
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6E
Dual
Thunderbolt™️ 4
Ports
Optional
IR Camera
For Face Unlock
Optional
Fingerprint Reader
Power Button
Released in
2019
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.99 lb
1.36 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C/8T, 1.90 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,134
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,209
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2400 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 7400 Ports

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