Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 5421: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5421 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Dell Latitude 5521 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than Dell Latitude 5421.

11% larger display

Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5421.

Display size
Dell Latitude 5521
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 5421
14-inch

Dell Latitude 5421 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5421 is better than Dell Latitude 5521.

About 17% lighter

Dell Latitude 5421 weighed 3.30 pounds, 17% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.

WeightDell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Pound
3.95 lbs.
3.30 lbs.
Kilogram
1.79 kg
1.50 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5421.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5521
64 GB
Dell Latitude 5421
64 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 5521 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 5421 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

MemoryDell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

Dell Latitude 5521 Price
Dell Latitude 5521 Laptop - 15.6" FHD AG Touch Display - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-11850H 8-Core - 16GB - 512GB SSD - LTE - Windows 11 pro
Dell Latitude 5521 Laptop - 15.6" FHD AG Touch Display - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-11850H 8-Core - 16GB - 512GB SSD - LTE - Windows 11 pro
By Dell
$990.00
Dell Latitude 5000 5521 15.6" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray
Dell Latitude 5000 5521 15.6" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray
By Dell
$839.77
$999.99 16% OFF
Dell Latitude 5000 5521 Laptop | 15.6" FHD | Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 32GB RAM | 8 Cores @ 4.8 GHz - 11th Gen CPU (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5000 5521 Laptop | 15.6" FHD | Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 32GB RAM | 8 Cores @ 4.8 GHz - 11th Gen CPU (Renewed)
By Dell
$790.00
Dell Latitude 5421 Price
Dell Latitude 5421 Laptop - 14" FHD IPS Display - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 8-Core (11th Gen) - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - GF MX450 - Windows 10 pro
Dell Latitude 5421 Laptop - 14" FHD IPS Display - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 8-Core (11th Gen) - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - GF MX450 - Windows 10 pro
By Dell
$1,390.77
Dell Latitude 5000 5421 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - Titan Gray Dull
Dell Latitude 5000 5421 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - Titan Gray Dull
By Dell
$949.77
Dell Latitude 5000 5421 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray Dull
Dell Latitude 5000 5421 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray Dull
By Dell
$895.00

Availability

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on May 11, 2021Announced on May 11, 2021
Pricing
  • $2,364.72
    i5-11400H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD
  • $2,425.99
    i5-11400H 8GB 128GB Intel UHD IR Cam Express-Signin
  • $2,821.86
    i5-11500H 16GB 256GB Intel UHD LTE
  • $3,121.86
    i7-11850H 16GB 256GB Intel UHD IR Cam LTE
  • $3,393.29
    i7-11850H 16GB 512GB Intel UHD Touch IR Cam LTE
  • $3,507.57
    i7-11850H 16GB 512GB MX450 IR Cam LTE
  • $3,650.42
    i7-11850H 32GB 512GB Intel UHD IR Cam LTE
  • $5,958.14
    i7-11850H 64GB 2TB MX450 IR Cam Express-Signin SLP LTE
  • $1,979.42
    i5-11400H 8GB 128GB Intel UHD IR Cam
  • $2,189.13
    i5-11400H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD
  • $2,697.28
    i5-11500H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD LTE
  • $2,887.43
    i5-11500H 16GB 256GB Intel UHD LTE
  • $3,269.72
    i7-11850H 16GB 256GB Intel UHD IR Cam LTE
  • $3,661.15
    i7-11850H 16GB 512GB MX450 IR Cam LTE
  • $5,488.71
    i7-11850H 64GB 2TB MX450 IR Cam Privacy SafeScreen Touch LTE
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Dimensions14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm)12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82” (321.35 mm x 212 mm x 20.95 mm)
Weight3.95 lb (1.79 kg)3.30 lb (1.49 kg)
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing English US Keyboard and 10 Key Numpad
    • Optional Backlit.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.64” (115 mm x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Backlit US-English Keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.55” (115 mm x 65 mm)
    • Available models: Cirque and Synaptics
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Size15.6 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” HD
    1366 x 768 100 ppi TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD
    1920 x 1080 141 ppi IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD Touch
    1920 x 1080 141 ppi IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD SLP LBL
    1920 x 1080 141 ppi IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Super Low Power Low Blue Light 4.60W
  • 15.6” UHD SLP LBL
    3840 x 2160 283 ppi IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 800:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Super Low Power Low Blue Light 3.50W
  • 14” HD
    1366 x 768 112 ppi TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 300:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 2.40W
  • 14” FHD
    1920 x 1080 157 ppi IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 3.60W
  • 14” FHD with Super Low Power (SPL) Support
    1920 x 1080 157 ppi IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA LBL 2.50W
  • 14” FHD with Touch Support
    1920 x 1080 157 ppi IPS 300 nits 72% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.10W
  • 14” FHD with Touch & Privacy Support
    1920 x 1080 157 ppi IPS 300 nits 100% sRGB 600:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 3.50W

Ports

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Dell Latitude 5521 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
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Dell Latitude 5421 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
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5 in. hard drive slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA disk drive
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    • Type: PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.2
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.2
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.2
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.2
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Gigabit Ethernet
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
MoreWWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
  • Transfer rate: up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
  • Data rate:
    • 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: (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,21,26,28,29,30,38,39,40,41,66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8)
  • Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS.
WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
  • Transfer rate: up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
  • Data rate:
    • 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: (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,21,26,28,29,30,38,39,40,41,66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8)
  • Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS.

Battery

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Size
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge.
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, Long Life Battery, ExpressCharge.
  • 97 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge.
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge.
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion, Long Life Battery, ExpressCharge.
Power Supply
90W 130W
USB Type-C adapter.
90W 130W
USB Type-C adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
OS
Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
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 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Infrared camera
    Optional for Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional for Express Sign-in.
  • Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Infrared camera
    Optional for Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional for Express Sign-in.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
Sensors
  • Windows Adaptive Color
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board.
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the hinge-up
    Optional.
  • Fingerprint Sensor
    Optional.
  • IR Camera
    Optional.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional.
  • Windows Adaptive Color
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board.
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the hinge-up
    Optional.
  • Fingerprint Sensor
    Optional.
  • IR Camera
    Optional.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional.
Security
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, TCG Certified
  • Optional Windows Hello Compliant Fingerprint Reader in the power button
  • Optional Security Hardware Authentication Bundles
    • 1: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button) with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 2: Contacted Smart Card with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 3: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button) and Contacted Smart Card with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 4: Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card NFC and Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 5: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button), Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card NFC, and Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
  • Optional Express Sign-in with Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) and Proximity Sensor
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Dell BIOS Verification
  • Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response
  • Dell Encryption Enterprise
  • Dell Encryption Personal
  • Carbonite
  • VMware Workspace ONE
  • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
  • Netskope
  • Dell Supply Chain Defense
  • Chassis Intrusion Detection
  • Battery Removal Detection
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, TCG Certified
  • Optional Windows Hello Compliant Fingerprint Reader in the power button
  • Optional Security Hardware Authentication Bundles
    • 1: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button) with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 2: Contacted Smart Card with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 3: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button) and Contacted Smart Card with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 4: Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card NFC and Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 5: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button), Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card NFC, and Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
  • Optional Express Sign-in with Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) and Proximity Sensor
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Dell BIOS Verification
  • Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response
  • Dell Encryption Enterprise
  • Dell Encryption Personal
  • Carbonite
  • VMware Workspace ONE
  • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
  • Netskope
  • Dell Supply Chain Defense
  • Chassis Intrusion Detection
  • Battery Removal Detection
Warranty1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
3.95 lb
1.79 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-11850H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,583
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,205
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5521 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.30 lb
1.50 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-11850H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,583
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,205
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5421 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6

Comparison Summary

Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 5421

Dell has released the Latitude 5521, a 15.6-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 5421 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

Dell Latitude 55211
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H1,32083.39%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H1,42189.77%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H1,583100.00%
Dell Latitude 54211
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H1,32083.39%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H1,42189.77%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H1,583100.00%
01,583

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Dell Latitude 55211
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H5,59268.15%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H6,27076.42%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H8,205100.00%
Dell Latitude 54211
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H5,59268.15%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H6,27076.42%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H8,205100.00%
08,205

The Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5421. In addition, the Dell Latitude 5521 weighs 3.95 lbs. about 19% heavier than the 3.30 lbs. Dell Latitude 5421. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89”, the Dell Latitude 5521 is much bulkier than the Dell Latitude 5421 at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.82”.

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5421

There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5521. 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 5421 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 5521 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.

For Dell Latitude 5421, 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.

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