Dell Vostro 3420 vs. Dell Latitude 3420: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell Vostro 3420 and Dell Latitude 3420 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Vostro 3420 Pros

Reasons that Dell Vostro 3420 is better than Dell Latitude 3420.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1255U inside Dell Vostro 3420 has a 42% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell Latitude 3420.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Core i7-1255U
6,415
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Core i5-1235U
5,715
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Core i3-1215U
3,605
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Pentium Gold 8505
3,487
Dell Vostro 3420 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Dell Latitude 3420 - Intel Celeron 6305
1,133

Dell Latitude 3420 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 3420 is better than Dell Vostro 3420.

Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 3420 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Vostro 3420. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Vostro 3420.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 3420
32 GB
Dell Vostro 3420
16 GB
Has two more ports and slots

Dell Latitude 3420 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Vostro 3420. It has eleven versus nine amount of ports and slots on the Dell Vostro 3420.

PortsDell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
full-size SD card slotYesNo
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotNoYes
microSIM card slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYes x3Yes x3
USB-CNoYes
Total911
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 3420 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Vostro 3420. It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Vostro 3420.

PortsDell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYesYes
full-size SD card slotYesNo
microSD card slotNoYes
USB-CNoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Vostro 3420 and Dell Latitude 3420.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Vostro 3420 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 3420 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

Dell Vostro 3420 Price
Dell Vostro 3420 14 Business Laptop Computer, 14" FHD, Intel 10-Core i5-1235U CPU (Beat i7-1195G7), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, AC WiFi, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Pro, Tichang
Dell Vostro 3420 14 Business Laptop Computer, 14" FHD, Intel 10-Core i5-1235U CPU (Beat i7-1195G7), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, AC WiFi, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Pro, Tichang
By Dell
$569.00
Dell Vostro 3520 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core i5-1235U (Beats i7-1195G7), 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, RJ-45, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, Black
Dell Vostro 3520 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core i5-1235U (Beats i7-1195G7), 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, RJ-45, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, Black
By Dell
$555.00
$589.00 6% OFF
Dell Vostro 3520 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core i5-1235U (Beats i7-1195G7), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, RJ-45, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, Black
Dell Vostro 3520 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core i5-1235U (Beats i7-1195G7), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, RJ-45, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, Black
By Dell
$487.53
$539.00 10% OFF
Dell Latitude 3420 Price
Dell Latitude 3420, Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz, 4 Core), 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 14", 1920 x 1080p, Windows 11 Professional, (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 3420, Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz, 4 Core), 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 14", 1920 x 1080p, Windows 11 Professional, (Renewed)
By Dell
$360.00
Dell Latitude 3000 3420 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen i5-1135G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 2.40 GHz - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - Black
Dell Latitude 3000 3420 14" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen i5-1135G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 2.40 GHz - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - Black
By Dell
$680.00
Dell Latitude 3420 Business Laptop, 14/'' FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i5-1145G7 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro(Renewed)
Dell Latitude 3420 Business Laptop, 14/'' FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i5-1145G7 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro(Renewed)
By Dell
$704.99

Availability

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Released20222021
Release DateAnnounced on March 18, 2022.Announced on April 13, 2021
Pricing
  • $629.00 - i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB
  • $1,019.00 - i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB
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Applicable Models
  • Dell Vostro 14 3420
  • Dell Vostro 3420
  • Dell Vostro 3420 (2022)
  • 2022 Dell Vostro 3420
  • Dell Vostro 3420 (11th Gen Intel Core G7-Series Processors)
  • Dell Vostro 3420 (12th Gen Intel Core U-Series Processors)
  • Dell Latitude 3420 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 14 3420
  • 2021 Dell Latitude 3420
  • Dell Latitude 3420 (2021)
Generations-

Exterior

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Dimensions12.74 x 8.67 x 0.73 ~ 0.91 in (323.67 x 220.26 x 18.62 ~ 23.02 mm)12.83 x 8.9 x 0.69 inches (326 x 226 x 17.6 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.26 lbs. (1.48 kg)3.36 lbs. (1.52 kg)
Colors
Carbon Black
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Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.50” x 2.73” (114.40 mm x 69.40 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Standard full-size keyboard.
    • Optional key backlit.
    • Optional fingerprint on the power button.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.76” (115 mm x 70 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Size14 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 14” HD
    1366 x 768 TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 300:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 2.50 W
  • 14” FHD
    1920 x 1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 3.90 W
  • 14” HD 
    16:9 1366 x 768 112 PPI TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 300:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 2.40W
  • 14” FHD 
    16:9 1920 x 1080 157 PPI IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 3.60W
  • 14” FHD with Touch 
    16:9 1920 x 1080 157 PPI IPS 300 nits 72% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.60W

Ports

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Dell Vostro 3420 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x power port
Right (5)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Dell Latitude 3420 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x power port
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, With status LED
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v3.0
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Celeron® 7305
    5 cores, 5 threads, 0.90 → 1.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold 8505
    5 cores, 6 threads, 2.00 → 44.00 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1215U
    6 cores, 8 threads, 1.20 → 4.40 GHz, 10MB SmartCache, 15W
  7. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.30 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  8. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.70 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    2 cores, 2 threads, 1.80 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  7. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Celeron® 7305
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold 8505
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1215U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    64 Execution Units, → 1100 MHz
  7. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  8. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1250 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  7. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed:
      2666MHz 3200MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB 8GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 12GB 16GB
      Dual Channel
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SODIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA GeForce MX350 - 2GB GDDR5
  • NVIDIA GeForce MX550 - 2GB GDDR6
Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD
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Connectivity

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Wi-Fi
  • Realtek RTL8821CE
    Up to 433 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 5 9462
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooh 5.1.
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    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), Bluetooh 5.2.
  • 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
5.0 5.1 5.2
Bluetooth
5.0 5.1
EthernetIntegrated Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps.
Integrated Realtek RTL8111H Ethernet Controller.
10/100/1000 Mbps.
Wireless WAN-Dell DW5820e Intel 7360 LTE-A
M.2 3042 form factor.

Battery

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Size
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell "smart" lithium ion battery.
  • 54 Wh
    4-cell "smart" lithium ion battery.
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
  • 54 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
Power Supply
65W
USB Type-C adapter.
Supports ExpressCharge technology. 0% up to 80% within an hour.
  • 65W
    4.5mm barrel type power adapter.
  • 65W
    USB-C power adapter.

Software

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
OS
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Kylin Linux 10
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscription, digitally delivered
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
Camera
  • HD Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    720p with 2 Megapixels (1920 x 1080 FHD) at 30 fps.
  • HD Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional IR Camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • Audio Controller
    • Realtek ALC3204 or Realtek ALC3254
    • Cirrus CS8409
  • 2W dual stereo speakers
  • Single digital microphone
    Plastic chassis.
  • Dual-array microphones
    Aluminum chassis.
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
SensorsHall sensorOptional Fingerprint Sensor
On power button
Security
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock slot
  • SafeID including Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Support BIOS password update via (Dell Command | Configure)
  • Support DDPE UEFI Preboot Authentication (PBA) solution for Windows 8 and greater
  • BIOS Disable TPM (KillTPM)
  • Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0
  • SafeBIOS: includes Dell Off-host BIOS Verification, BIOS Resilience, BIOS Recovery, and additional BIOS ControlsChina TPM
  • Optional fingerprint sensor on the power button.
  • Wedge-shaped lock slot.
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Vostro 3420Dell Latitude 3420
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.26 lb
1.48 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C/12T, 1.70 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,754
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,415
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Vostro 3420 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX550
2GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.36 lb
1.52 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 3420 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR5
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6
Single
USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
Built-in
MicroSD Card Reader
Optional
Fingerprint Recognition
On Power Button
Optional
Facial Recognition
Windows Hello
Optional
Privacy Shutter
Mechanical
Supports
ExpressCharge
80% in an hour

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