Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1, 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 XPS 13 9315 2-in-1.
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5521 has a 138% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1250U inside Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-1230U
6,000
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-1250U
3,435
Supports larger memory
Dell Latitude 5521 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1.
Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5521
64 GB
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1
16 GB
Upgradable memory
Dell Latitude 5521 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
19% larger display
Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch screen size 19% larger than the 13-inch Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1.
Display size
Dell Latitude 5521
15.6-inch
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1
13-inch
Has seven more ports and slots
Dell Latitude 5521 has more ports and slots count than the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1. It has ten versus three amount of ports and slots on the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
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| HDMI | Yes | No |
| headphone jack | Yes | No |
| lock slot | Yes | No |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Smart Card Reader | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
| XPS Folio connector | No | Yes |
| Total | 10 | 3 |
Much better versatile connectivity
Dell Latitude 5521 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1. It has six versus one commonly used port and slot on the Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
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| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes | No |
| headphone jack | Yes | No |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| USB-A | Yes | No |
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 is better than Dell Latitude 5521.
Newer manufacturing
2022 vs. 2021
Supports faster memory
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5521. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5521.
Memory type and speed
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Dell Latitude 5521 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 60% lighter
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 weighed 1.6 pounds, 60% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
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| Pound | 3.95 lbs. | 1.6 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.79 kg | 0.73 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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| Pricing |
| Starting at $1099.99 |
| Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm) |
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| Weight | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) |
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| Colors | - | Sky Slate |
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| Chasis Information | - | CNC machined aluminum |
Display | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13 Inches |
| Info |
| 13-inch 3K touchscreen 2880 x 1920, 60 Hz, 1800:1, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Touch support, Gorilla Glass 7, active pen support, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe. |
Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
 Left (3)
Right (7)
|  Left (2)
Bottom (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4x onboard memory. |
| Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
| Storage |
| 256 GB 512 GB 1TB M.2 2230 PCIe® 4x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. |
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 AX211 |
| Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
| Wireless WAN | - | Intel 5000 Global 5G (DW5931E) |
| More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| Size |
| 49.5 Wh |
| Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A |
Software | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Pro |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
| Inking | - | Dell XPS Stylus
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| Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 |
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