Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 5511Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5511 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more. | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5511 |
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Availability | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5511 |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Info | Announced on May 11, 2021 | - |
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Size Comparison | Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5511 | |
Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm) | 14.13” x 9.30” x 0.88 - 0.98” (359.10 mm x 236.25 mm x 22.48 - 24.92 mm) |
Weight | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) | 4.16 lb (1.89 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5511 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5511 |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM. |
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Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Integrated Connection I219-LM/I219-V Ethernet Transmit speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
| Optional Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced with optional eSIM. |
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Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. |
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Software | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5511 |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 NeoKylin 7.0 SP4 (PRTS)
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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 |
Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 5511: Comparison Review
Here is our comparison review between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5511.
Dell has released the Latitude 5521, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to a 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 5511 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in 2020. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10850H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5.
Both Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5511 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell Latitude 5521 weighs 3.95 lbs. about 5% lighter than the 4.16 lbs. Dell Latitude 5511. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89”, the Dell Latitude 5521 is considerably more portable than the Dell Latitude 5511 at 14.13” x 9.30” x 0.98”.
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 5511, it supports up to 64GB 2933 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. 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.
Here are some notable new features we found on the Dell Latitude 5521.
- 11th Gen Intel H-Series Processors - up to 8-core Intel Core i9-11850H with turbo boost up to 4.80 GHz.
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 - with 2GB of GDDR6 to ensure reliable video conferencing and media consumption.
- Faster DDR4 Memory - The new Latitude model supports up to 64GB DDR4 3200MHz memory.
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