Dell Precision 3560 vs. Dell Latitude 5420: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 3560 and Dell Latitude 5420 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 3560 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3560 is better than Dell Latitude 5420.
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T500 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 3560 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5420.
Dell Latitude 5420 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5420 is better than Dell Precision 3560.
Dell Latitude 5420 weighed 3.09 pounds, 12% lighter than the 3.5 pounds Dell Precision 3560.
Weight | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Pound | 3.5 lbs. | 3.09 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.59 kg | 1.40 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3560 and Dell Latitude 5420.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 28, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.13” x 0.42 - 0.56” (358 x 232 x 10.8 - 14.4 mm) | 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76” (321.4 mm x 212 mm x 19.3 mm) |
Weight | 3.5 lb (1.58 kg) | 3.09 lb (1.4 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Right (7)
Back (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA Quadro T500, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
Storage | Hard Drive Slots
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Ethernet | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller | - |
More | - | WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
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Battery | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Power Supply | 65W 90W 130W USB-C power adapter. | 65W 90W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
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Security | Hardware Security
Software Security
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Precision 3560 | Dell Latitude 5420 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 3560, 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 a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T500 with 2GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 5420 was introduced by Dell around the same time in early-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 an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Precision 3560 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5420. In addition, the Dell Precision 3560 weighs 3.5 lbs. about 13% heavier than the 3.09 lbs. Dell Latitude 5420. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.13” x 0.56”, the Dell Precision 3560 is considerably more portable than the Dell Latitude 5420 at 12.65” x 8.35” x 0.76”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 3560 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.
For Dell Latitude 5420, 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.
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