Dell Latitude 9420 vs. Dell Precision 5560: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 9420 and Dell Precision 5560 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 9420 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 9420 is better than Dell Precision 5560.

Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 9420 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 5560. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 5560.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 9420 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Dell Precision 5560 - DDR4 ECC
3,200 MHz
About 27% lighter

Dell Latitude 9420 weighed 3.0 pounds, 27% lighter than the 4.06 pounds Dell Precision 5560.

WeightDell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Pound
3.0 lbs.
4.06 lbs.
Kilogram
1.36 kg
1.84 kg

Dell Precision 5560 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 5560 is better than Dell Latitude 9420.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 5560 has a 75% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 9420.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Precision 5560 - Intel Xeon W-11955M
8,527
Dell Precision 5560 - Intel Core i9-11950H
8,450
Dell Precision 5560 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Precision 5560 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Dell Precision 5560 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Dell Latitude 9420 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Latitude 9420 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 9420 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Supports larger memory

Dell Precision 5560 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 9420. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 9420.

Max system memory size
Dell Precision 5560
64 GB
Dell Latitude 9420
32 GB
Upgradable memory

Dell Precision 5560 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 9420 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4 ECC
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro RTX A2000 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

11% larger display

Dell Precision 5560 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 9420.

Display size
Dell Precision 5560
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 9420
14-inch

Prices

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

Dell Latitude 9420 Price
Dell Latitude 9000 9420 14" Touchscreen Convertible 2 in 1 Notebook - QHD+ - 2560 x 1600 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-1185G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 3 GHz - 16 GB Total RAM - 256 GB SSD - Titan Gray
Dell Latitude 9000 9420 14" Touchscreen Convertible 2 in 1 Notebook - QHD+ - 2560 x 1600 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-1185G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 3 GHz - 16 GB Total RAM - 256 GB SSD - Titan Gray
By Dell
$849.99
$949.99 11% OFF
Dell Latitude 9000 9420 2-in-1 (2021) | 14" QHD+ Touch | Core i5 - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 4 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 9000 9420 2-in-1 (2021) | 14" QHD+ Touch | Core i5 - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 4 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$689.99
Dell Latitude 9420 Laptop PC 14 Inch FHD+ Laptop PC, Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor, 16GB Ram, 256GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt, HDMI, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 9420 Laptop PC 14 Inch FHD+ Laptop PC, Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor, 16GB Ram, 256GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt, HDMI, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$811.99
Dell Precision 5560 Price
Dell Precision 5000 5560 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Full HD Plus - 1920 x 1200 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 32 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Aluminum Titan Gray
Dell Precision 5000 5560 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Full HD Plus - 1920 x 1200 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 32 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Aluminum Titan Gray
By Dell
$1,189.77
Dell Precision 5560 Laptop - 15.6" UHD+ HDR400, (3840x2400) Touch - 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9-11950H 8-Core (11th Gen) - 1TB SSD - 64GB RAM - RTX A2000 - Windows 10 Pro
Dell Precision 5560 Laptop - 15.6" UHD+ HDR400, (3840x2400) Touch - 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9-11950H 8-Core (11th Gen) - 1TB SSD - 64GB RAM - RTX A2000 - Windows 10 Pro
By Dell
$1,929.77
Dell Precision 5560 Workstation Laptop PC FHD+ Intel Core i7-11850H Processor, 32GB DDR4 Ram, 1TB NVMe SSD, Webcam, NVIDIA T1200 4GB GDDR6 Windows 10 Pro (Renewed
Dell Precision 5560 Workstation Laptop PC FHD+ Intel Core i7-11850H Processor, 32GB DDR4 Ram, 1TB NVMe SSD, Webcam, NVIDIA T1200 4GB GDDR6 Windows 10 Pro (Renewed
By Dell
$849.99

Availability

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on March 20, 2021.Announced on May 11, 2021
Applicable Models
  • Dell Latitude 14 9420
  • Dell Latitude 9420 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1
  • Dell Latitude 9420 Laptop or 2-in-1
  • 2021 Dell Latitude 9420
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Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Dimensions12.22 x 8.47 x 0.33 ~ 0.54 inches (310.59 x 215.18 x 8.43 - 13.91 mm)13.56” x 9.07” x 0.30 - 0.56” (344.4 x 230.3 x 7.7 - 11.64  mm)
Weight
  • 2.8 lbs. (1.27 kg)
    Latitude 9420 Laptop
  • 3.2 lbs. (1.4 kg)
    Latitude 9420 2-in-1
4.06 lb (1.84 kg)
Colors
CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver
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Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard.
    • Optional fingerprint reader.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.56 x 2.83 inches (116 x 72 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
  • 5.90” x 3.54” (150 mm x 90 mm) touchpad with 5 multi-touch gesture support.

Display

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Size14 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 14” FHD+
    16:10, 1920 x 1200, 161 PPI, 100% sRGB, 60Hz, ComfortView+, Low blue light, Anti-glare, Non-touch, 2.85W.
  • 14” QHD+ with Touch
    16:10, 2560 x 1600, 216 PPI, 100% sRGB, 60Hz, ComfortView+, Low blue light, Anti-reflection, Anti-smudge, Touch screen, 3.70W.
  • 15.6” FHD+
    1920x1200 145 PPI 500 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 1650:1 WVA 4.41W
  • 15.6” UHD+ Touch
    3840x2400 290 PPI 500 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Touch 100% Adobe sRGB 94% DCI-P3 1600:1 WVA 10.4W

Ports

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Dell Latitude 9420 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
    USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x MicroSD card slot
    v4.0.
  • 1 x MicroSIM slot
    Optional.
  • 1 x Universal Audio Jack 
    3.5mm jack.
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock slot
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) with PowerShare.
Dell Precision 5560 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 2.0
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 2.0, Power Delivery
  • 1 x lock slot
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
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™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  5. Intel Xeon W-11955M
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB 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™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    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
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  5. Intel Xeon W-11955M
    Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR4X
    • Speed: 4267 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 8GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
Memory Slots
  • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC or ECC
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
Discrete Graphics-
  • NVIDIA Quadro T1200, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA Quadro RTX A2000, 4GB GDDR6
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD
Hard Drive Slots
  • 2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slots
Hard Drive Configurations
  • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD
    Supports up to 64 Gbps.

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2x2 802.11ax 160Hz
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6.0 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160Hz
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6.0 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
Intel AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless WAN
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 Global Gigabit LTE
    • Transfer rate: Up to 1 Gbps DL/150 Mbps UL (CAT 16)
    • Frequency bands supported: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4, 5,6, 8, 9, 19).[/ti]
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Global Gigabite NR/LTE
    • Transfer rate: Up to 3Gbps DL/250 Mbps UL (3GPP Release15 NR/LTE CAT 20)
    • Frequency bands supported: NR (1,2,3,5,7,8,12,20,28,38,41,66,71,77,78,79) LTE (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,34,38,39,40,41,42,46,48, 66) HSPA+ (1,2,4,5,6,8,9,19).
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Battery

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Size
  • 39.7 Wh
    2-cell, supports ExpressChargeBoost.
  • 59.6 Wh
    2-cell, supports ExpressChargeBoost.
  • 56 Wh
    3-cell "smart" Lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable.
  • 86 Wh
    6-cell "smart" Lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable.
Power Supply
60W 65W 90W
USB Type-C power adapter.
90W 130W
USB-C power adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
OS
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro Pro Education Enterprise
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2
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

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Built-in SafeShutter
    The industry's first automatic SafeShutter* knows when to open and close for added privacy or take control with keyboard mute keys. Aimed at malicious hackers, these keys provide an extra layer of hardware security ensuring the mic is muted and SafeShutter is closed.
  • Supports ExpressSign-in 2.0
    Get to work faster than ever on the world's first business PC with Intel® Visual Sensing Technology*. It detects your presence to instantly wake and log you in via the IR camera and Windows Hello, all without lifting a finger. It locks when you walk away, so your work stays safer.
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in
Audio
  • Realtek ALC711-CG Audio Controller.
  • Realtek ALC1319D Amplifier Controller.
  • Stereo speakers with Realtek Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
  • 2 x 5W = 10W stereo speakers
  • Quad-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3281-CG audio controler
  • 2 x 2.5W Stereo woofers.
  • 2 x 1.5W Stereo tweeters.
  • Dual integrated noise-canceling digital array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
InkingSupports Dell Active Pen.-
Sensors
  • Gyroscope
  • eCompass/Magnetometer
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS (via WWAN Card only)
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Adaptive Thermal Performance (via Gyroscope/Accelerometer)
  • Dell ExpressSign-In 1.0 (via Proximity Sensor)
  • Dell ExpressSign-in 2.0 (via Intel Camera Sensing Technology)
  • Wake/Power on with lid open
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in feature.
  • IR Camera
Security
  • Security lock slot
  • Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) with Proximity Sensor (~1 meter / 3-foot range)
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS-140-2 Certified / TCG Certified (April 2019)
  • Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button
  • Optional Contacted Smart Card and Control Vault 3
  • Optional NFC
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
    • Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
    • Dell Data Guardian
    • Dell Encryption Enterprise
    • Dell Encryption Personal
    • Dell Threat Defense
    • MozyPro® or MozyEnterprise®
    • RSA NetWitness® Endpoint
    • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
    • VMware Workspace ONE
    • RSA SecurID Access
  • Intel® vPro™ Technology (iAMT 12)
    Optional, requires Intel WiFi® Link WLAN and a vPro compatible processor.
  • Dell Client Command Suite
    Factory Installed Dell Client Command, Update, Dell Command, Power Manager, Intel® Platform Trust Technology.
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Chassis wedge-shaped security lock
  • Support for Computrace and external SmartCard Reader
  • Touch Fingerprint Reader
    With Control Vault 3.0 (Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification).
Warranty3 Years ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service1-Year Basic Onsite Service

Key Features

Dell Latitude 9420Dell Precision 5560
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:10 QHD+
14”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.0 lb
1.36 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 9420 Ports
Optional
4G LTE
Supports
Wi-Fi 6E
Supports
Facial Recognition
Supports
ExpressSign-in
Detect your present
Optional
Fingerprint Reader
Power Button
Dual
Thunderbolt 4
Ports
Released in Mid
2021
16:10 UHD+
15.6”
2400p 60Hz
Weight
4.06 lb
1.84 kg
Up to
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C/16T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,565
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,527
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4 ECC
Dell Precision 5560 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
RTX A2000
4GB GDDR6

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