Dell Latitude 7520 vs. Dell Latitude 5510: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 7520 and Dell Latitude 5510 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Dell Latitude 7520 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7520 is better than Dell Latitude 5510.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 7520 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5510. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5510.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 7520 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Dell Latitude 5510 - DDR4
2,666 MHz
About 16% lighter

Dell Latitude 7520 weighed 3.37 pounds, 16% lighter than the 4.01 pounds Dell Latitude 5510.

WeightDell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Pound
3.37 lbs.
4.01 lbs.
Kilogram
1.53 kg
1.82 kg

Dell Latitude 5510 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5510 is better than Dell Latitude 7520.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-10850H inside Dell Latitude 5510 has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 7520.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5510 - Intel Core i7-10850H
5,341
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 5510 - Intel Core i5-10400H
4,252
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 5510 - Intel Core i5-10300H
3,747
Upgradable memory

Dell Latitude 5510 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 Latitude 7520 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

Has one more port and slot

Dell Latitude 5510 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 7520. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7520.

PortsDell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
microSIM card slotYesYes
power portNoYes
Smart Card ReaderYesYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2No
USB-AYes x2Yes x3
USB-CNoYes
Total1011
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 5510 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7520. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7520.

PortsDell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
USB-AYesYes
power portNoYes
Thunderbolt 4YesNo
USB-CNoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 7520 and Dell Latitude 5510.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 7520
32 GB
Dell Latitude 5510
32 GB

Prices

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

Dell Latitude 7520 Price
Dell Latitude 7520 I7/3.0 16GB 512GB W10P, 15-15.99 inches (JD0DH)
Dell Latitude 7520 I7/3.0 16GB 512GB W10P, 15-15.99 inches (JD0DH)
By Dell
$935.77
2021 Dell Latitude 7520 Laptop 15.6 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen - i5-1135G7 - Quad Core 4.2Ghz - 256GB SSD - 8GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
2021 Dell Latitude 7520 Laptop 15.6 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen - i5-1135G7 - Quad Core 4.2Ghz - 256GB SSD - 8GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$724.98
Dell Precision M7520 7520 Mobile Workstation, 15.6 inches FHD (1920x1080) Intel Core i7-6820HQ, 32GB DDR4 Ram, 512GB Solid State Drive, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision M7520 7520 Mobile Workstation, 15.6 inches FHD (1920x1080) Intel Core i7-6820HQ, 32GB DDR4 Ram, 512GB Solid State Drive, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$317.99
$334.34 5% OFF
Dell Latitude 5510 Price
Dell Latitude 5510 Laptop PC Intel Core i7-10610U 10th Gen Processor, 16GB Ram, 512GB NVMe SSD, Type C, HDMI, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5510 Laptop PC Intel Core i7-10610U 10th Gen Processor, 16GB Ram, 512GB NVMe SSD, Type C, HDMI, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$399.99
$480.00 17% OFF
Dell Latitude 5510 Laptop PC, Intel Core i5-10310U 10th Gen Processor, 16GB Ram, 256GB NVMe SSD, Webcam, Type C, HDMI Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5510 Laptop PC, Intel Core i5-10310U 10th Gen Processor, 16GB Ram, 256GB NVMe SSD, Webcam, Type C, HDMI Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$500.00
Dell Latitude 5510 15.6 Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Core i5 i5-10310U 10th Gen 1.6GHz Hexa-core (6 Core) - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - Windows 10 PRO (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5510 15.6 Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Core i5 i5-10310U 10th Gen 1.6GHz Hexa-core (6 Core) - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - Windows 10 PRO (Renewed)
By Dell
$382.00

Availability

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Released20212020
Release Date
  • Announced on January 05, 2021 (CES 2021)
  • Available on January 12, 2021
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PricingStarting at $1,548.99-
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Dimensions14.08” x 9.05” x 0.69” (357.7 mm x 229.75 mm x 17.5 mm)14.14” x 9.30” x 0.83 - 0.88” (359.10 mm x 236.25 mm x 20.98 - 22.42 mm)
Weight3.37 lb (1.53 kg)4.01 lb (1.82 kg)
Colors
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Aluminum
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Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Backlit US-English Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Non-Backlit US-English Keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.92” x 3.14” (125 mm x 80 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Non-Backlit US English Keyboard with 10 Key Numeric Keypad
    • Dual Pointing Backlit US English Keyboard with 10 Key Numeric Keypad
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.00 x 2.17 in (101.70 mm x 55.20 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
    • Dedicated left and right-click button.

Display

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD
    1920 x 1080 TFT 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 4.6W
  • 15.6” FHD with SLP and ComfortView Plus Support
    1920 x 1080 TFT IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Super Low Power Low Blue Light ComforView Plus 4.5W
  • 15.6” FHD with Touch Support
    1920 x 1080 TFT IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.6W
  • 15.6” UHD with SLP and ComfortView Plus Support 
    3840 x 2160 TFT IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Super Low Power Low Blue Light ComforView Plus 4.5W
  • 15.6" HD
    1366 x 768 WLED 220 nits NTSC 45% 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.2 W
  • 15.6" FHD
    1920 x 1080 WLED 220 nits NTSC 45% 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.2 W
  • 15.6" FHD with Touch
    1920 x 1080 WLED 220 nits NTSC 45% 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch 4.2 W
  • 15.6" FHD
    1920 x 1080 WLED 300 nits 700:1 NTSC 72% Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.6 W

Ports

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Dell Latitude 7520 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (6)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x lock slot
Dell Latitude 5510 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery, Optional Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (7)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 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
    v1.4
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.60 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10850H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 5.10 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard Memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR4x
    • Speed: 4267 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SoDIMM slots
    • Type: Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 2667 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
Discrete Graphics-Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250
Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM.
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5 in. hard drive slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA disk drive

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
Up to 2400 Mbps 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) Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    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 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps 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) Bluetooth 5.1
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet-Integrated Connection I219-LM/I219-V Ethernet
Transmit speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
MoreWWAN
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE CAT 16 (DW5821e with optional e-SIM enabled)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE-A CAT 9 (DW5829e with optional e-SIM enabled)
Optional Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced with optional eSIM.

Battery

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Size
  • 42Wh | 3-cell 63Wh | 4-cell
    ExpressCharge capable battery
  • 42Wh | 3-cell 63Wh | 4-cell
    Long Life Cycle battery
  • 42 Wh (3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 51 Wh (3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 68 Wh (4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 68 Wh (4-cell Polymer, Long Life Battery)
Power Supply
65W 90W
USB Type-C adapter.
  • 65W 7.4mm barrel adapter.
  • 90W 7.4mm barrel adapter.
  • 65W Type-C adapter.
  • 90W Type-C adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 NeoKylin 7.0 SP4 (PRTS)
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 7520Dell Latitude 5510
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
    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 ALC3281-CG, High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC1309 Smart Amp
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual digital microphones
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual digital microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Proximity Sensor (optional)
  • Hall Effect Sensor (Detects when the lid is closed)
  • IR Camera
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • eCompass/Magnetometer
  • Accelerometer
  • NFC (optional)
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
  • GPS (via WWAN Card only)
Security-Hardware-Based Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Firmware TPM Optional
  • Optional IR camera with Windows Hello Support
  • Cable lock Noble lock
  • FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM
  • Optional ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification (FPR, SC and CSC/NFC)
  • Fingerprint Reader Only Touch Fingerprint reader in power button tied to ControlVault 3
  • Optional (FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR) Contacted Smart Card and ControlVault 3
Software-Based Security
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
  • 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
Warranty3 Years 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 7520Dell Latitude 5510
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
3.37 lb
1.53 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Dell Latitude 7520 Ports
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
4.01 lb
1.82 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10850H
6C/12T, 2.70 → 5.10 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,152
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,341
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2666 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5510 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX250
2GB GDDR5

Comparison Summary

Dell Latitude 7520 vs. Dell Latitude 5510

Dell has released the Latitude 7520, a 15.6-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).

On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Latitude 5510 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.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Dell Latitude 75201
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G71,19585.11%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G71,31393.52%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G71,37497.86%
4
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G71,404100.00%
Dell Latitude 55101
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H1,06175.57%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400H1,22387.11%
3
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10850H1,15282.05%
01,404

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Dell Latitude 75201
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G73,98074.52%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G74,45083.32%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G74,48784.01%
4
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G74,86491.07%
Dell Latitude 55101
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H3,74770.16%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400H4,25279.61%
3
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10850H5,341100.00%
05,341

Both Dell Latitude 7520 and Dell Latitude 5510 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell Latitude 7520 weighs 3.37 lbs. about 18% lighter than the 4.01 lbs. Dell Latitude 5510. Moreover, measured at 14.08” x 9.05” x 0.69”, the Dell Latitude 7520 is much more portable than the Dell Latitude 5510 at 14.14” x 9.30” x 0.88”.

Dell Latitude 7520Dell Latitude 5510

There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 7520. That includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, a Smart Card Reader, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, a microSIM card slot, and a lock slot. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the Dell Latitude 5510 that has a power port, a USB-C port, three USB-A ports, a Smart Card Reader, a microSD card slot, a microSIM card slot, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, and a lock slot.

Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 7520 supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.

For Dell Latitude 5510, it supports up to 32GB 2666 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.

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