Dell XPS 15 7590 vs. Dell Latitude 9420: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell XPS 15 7590 and Dell Latitude 9420 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell XPS 15 7590 Pros

Reasons that Dell XPS 15 7590 is better than Dell Latitude 9420.

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell XPS 15 7590 has a 33% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 9420.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell XPS 15 7590 - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
Dell XPS 15 7590 - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
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
Dell XPS 15 7590 - Intel Core i5-9300H
3,308
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

11% larger display

Dell XPS 15 7590 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 9420.

Display size
Dell XPS 15 7590
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 9420
14-inch

Dell Latitude 9420 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 9420 is better than Dell XPS 15 7590.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2019

Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 9420 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 15 7590. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 15 7590.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 9420 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Dell XPS 15 7590 - DDR4
2,666 MHz
About 25% lighter

Dell Latitude 9420 weighed 3.0 pounds, 25% lighter than the 4 pounds Dell XPS 15 7590.

WeightDell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Pound
4 lbs.
3.0 lbs.
Kilogram
1.81 kg
1.36 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 15 7590 and Dell Latitude 9420.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell XPS 15 7590
32 GB
Dell Latitude 9420
32 GB

Prices

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

Dell XPS 15 7590 Price
Dell XPS 15 7590 15.6 Inch 4K UHD Non-Touch 512GB SSD 2.6GHz i7 16GB RAM (6-Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GTX 1650, Windows 10 Home) Silver XPS7590-7992SLV-PUS
Dell XPS 15 7590 15.6 Inch 4K UHD Non-Touch 512GB SSD 2.6GHz i7 16GB RAM (6-Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GTX 1650, Windows 10 Home) Silver XPS7590-7992SLV-PUS
By Dell
$1,696.99
Dell XPS 15 7590 15.6 Core I7-9750H 32GB RAM 1TB PCIe SSD 4K OLED Non-Touch (3840X2160) NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB Windows 10 Home (Renewed)
Dell XPS 15 7590 15.6 Core I7-9750H 32GB RAM 1TB PCIe SSD 4K OLED Non-Touch (3840X2160) NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB Windows 10 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$809.56
$871.97 7% OFF
Dell XPS 7590 Laptop 15.6 - Intel Core i7 9th Gen - i7-9750H - Six Core 4.5Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell XPS 7590 Laptop 15.6 - Intel Core i7 9th Gen - i7-9750H - Six Core 4.5Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$729.99
Dell Latitude 9420 Price
Dell Latitude 9420 14" 2.5K 2-in-1 Touchscreen (Intel Core i7-1185G7 vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Rechargeable Stylus) Business Laptop, Backlit, Fingerprint, Thunderbolt 4, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro
Dell Latitude 9420 14" 2.5K 2-in-1 Touchscreen (Intel Core i7-1185G7 vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Rechargeable Stylus) Business Laptop, Backlit, Fingerprint, Thunderbolt 4, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,498.00
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
$799.99
Dell Latitude 9000 9420 Laptop (2021) | 14" FHD+ | Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 4 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 9000 9420 Laptop (2021) | 14" FHD+ | Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 4 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$829.99

Availability

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Released20192021
Release DateAnnounced on May 28th, 2019 (Dell Computex 2019)Announced on March 20, 2021.
PricingStarting at $999.99 (OLED start at $1,899.99)-
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
Generations

Exterior

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Size Comparison
Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Dimensions14.06 x 9.27 x 0.45 - 0.66 in (357 x 235 x 11 - 17 mm)
Width: 14.06” (357 mm)
Depth: 9.27” (235 mm)
Height: 0.45 - 0.66” (11 - 17 mm)
12.22 x 8.47 x 0.33 ~ 0.54 inches (310.59 x 215.18 x 8.43 - 13.91 mm)
Weight
  • 3-cell battery models: 4 lb (1.8 kg)
  • 6-cell battery models: 4.5 lb (2.0 kg)
  • 2.8 lbs. (1.27 kg)
    Latitude 9420 Laptop
  • 3.2 lbs. (1.4 kg)
    Latitude 9420 2-in-1
Colors
  • Silver (CNC machined aluminum with carbon fiber composite palm rest in black)
CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard; 1.3mm travel.
  • 4.13 x 3.15 in (105 mm x 80 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
  • 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.

Display

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Size15.6 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 15.6-inch FHD non-touchscreen
    1920 x 1080, IPS, 141 PPI, 500-nit brightness 100% sRGB, InfinityEdge Anti-Glare, Non-touch support.
  • 15.6-inch UHD IPS touchscreen
    3840 x 2160, IPS, 282 PPI, 500-nit brightness, 100% AdobeRGB, InfinityEdge Anti-Reflective, Touch support.
  • 15.6-inch UHD OLED non-touchscreen
    3840 x 2160, OLED, 282 PPI, 400-nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3, InfinityEdge Anti-Reflective, Non-touch support.
  • 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.

Ports

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Dell XPS 15 7590 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), PCIe Gen 3 x4, DisplayPort 1.2, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (4)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x Battery gauge button
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.

Internal Specs

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Processor
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-9300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  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
Integrated Graphics
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-9300H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1050 MHz
  2. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  3. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
  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
Memory
  • 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
    2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR4X
    • Speed: 4267 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 8GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 (Optional)
    Turning Architecture, 4GB GDDR5 128-bit, 1395 → 1560 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores.
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Storage
  • 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB
    M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps.
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD

Connectivity

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Wi-Fi
  • Rivet Killer AX1650
    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)
  • 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)
Bluetooth
  • Rivet Killer AX1650 › Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 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).

Battery

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Size
  • 3-cell smart lithium-ion 56 Wh
  • 6-cell smart lithium-ion 97 Wh
  • 39.7 Wh
    2-cell, supports ExpressChargeBoost.
  • 59.6 Wh
    2-cell, supports ExpressChargeBoost.
Battery Life
  • Up to 20 hours and 30 minutes
* Tested on FHD panel with 97 Wh.
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Power Supply130 W power adapter
Power rated at 19.50VDC/6.67A.
60W 65W 90W
USB Type-C power adapter.

Software

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro Pro Education Enterprise
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee LiveSafe™ 12 Month Subscription
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • 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.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers professionally tuned with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
  • Two speakers (2W x 2 = 4W total)
  • Dual-array microphones
  • 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

Misc

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
Inking-Supports Dell Active Pen.
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • 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
Security
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
  • 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
Warranty-3 Years ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service

Key Features

Dell XPS 15 7590Dell Latitude 9420
At Glance
Released in Mid
2019
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p OLED
Weight
4 lb
1.81 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C/16T, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,114
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,504
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
Up to
32GB
2666 MHz DDR4
Dell XPS 15 7590 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
GTX 1650
4GB GDDR6
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

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