Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 5520: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5520 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5521 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than Dell Latitude 5520.
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5521 has a 68% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5520.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i7-10610U
3,042
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i5-10310U
2,992
Dell Latitude 5520 - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Dell Latitude 5520 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5520 is better than Dell Latitude 5521.
About 12% lighter
Dell Latitude 5520 weighed 3.50 pounds, 12% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.95 lbs. | 3.50 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.79 kg | 1.59 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5520.
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 5520
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 5520 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
| Memory | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | x2 |
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Comparison Summary
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 15.6-inch Latitude 5520 was introduced by Dell around the same year in 2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 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
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 5520 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Latitude 5521 weighs 3.95 lbs. about 12% heavier than the 3.50 lbs. Dell Latitude 5520. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89”, the Dell Latitude 5521 is considerably bulkier than the Dell Latitude 5520 at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.78”.
Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 5520
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 5520 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 5520, 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.
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Availability | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
| Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm) | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.78” (357.8 mm x 233.3 mm x 19.87 mm) |
| Weight | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) | 3.50 lb (1.59 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
Left (3)
Right (7)
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Right (7)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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| Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Video memory: 2GB GDDR6 VRAM |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
| WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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| Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 65W 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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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 |
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