Choose the Latitude 5420 if…
- You want Thunderbolt and Ethernet without an adapter.
Dell Latitude 5420 vs Dell Latitude 7420
The Latitude 7420 is the stronger laptop here: it is lighter and lasts longer on a charge.
The Latitude 7420 is the stronger laptop here: it is lighter and lasts longer on a charge.
The Latitude 7420 is the stronger laptop here: it is lighter and lasts longer on a charge.
The Latitude 7420 is lighter; otherwise the two are much alike.
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| Spec | Latitude 5420 | Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 | |
| Memory | 16 GB | |
| Storage | 512 GB |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both are similarly quick in everyday use.
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Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
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Battery life
Latitude 7420 wins
It should go longer between charges.
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Portability
Latitude 7420 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
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Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the Latitude 7420 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both are similarly quick in everyday use.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Latitude 7420 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Latitude 7420 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the Latitude 5420 if…
- You want Thunderbolt and Ethernet without an adapter.
Choose the Latitude 7420 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both are similarly quick in everyday use.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Latitude 7420 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Latitude 7420 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the Latitude 5420 if…
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
Choose the Latitude 7420 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both are similarly quick in everyday use.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Portability
Latitude 7420 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the Latitude 5420 if…
- You want Thunderbolt and Ethernet without an adapter.
Choose the Latitude 7420 if…
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | Latitude 5420 | Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both are comfortable with heavy multitasking. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Max boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm SuperFin | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 NVMe | — |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Latitude 7420 wins here on both counts: it should last longer and is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery capacity | 45 Wh | 63 Wh |
| Weight | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.21 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 324 x 212 x 19.3 mm (12.76 x 8.35 x 0.76 in) | 327.7 x 213.4 x 12.7 mm (12.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 in) |
| Color | Gray | Black |
| Colors available | Gray | Black |
| Materials | — | Carbon Fiber |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: Thunderbolt and Ethernet on the Latitude 5420, a card reader on the Latitude 7420. | ||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet | 3x USB, 1x HDMI |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ-45) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | — | Memory Card Slot |
| Features | ||
| Keyboard | Full size | — |
| Touchpad | Touchpad | Touchpad |
| Microphones | Built-in | Built-in |
| Webcam | — | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Specification | Latitude 5420 | Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both are comfortable with heavy multitasking. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Max boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm SuperFin | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 NVMe | — |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Latitude 7420 wins here on both counts: it should last longer and is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery capacity | 45 Wh | 63 Wh |
| Weight | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.21 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 324 x 212 x 19.3 mm (12.76 x 8.35 x 0.76 in) | 327.7 x 213.4 x 12.7 mm (12.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 in) |
| Color | Gray | Black |
| Colors available | Gray | Black |
| Materials | — | Carbon Fiber |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: Thunderbolt and Ethernet on the Latitude 5420, a card reader on the Latitude 7420. | ||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet | 3x USB, 1x HDMI |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ-45) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | — | Memory Card Slot |
| Features | ||
| Keyboard | Full size | — |
| Touchpad | Touchpad | Touchpad |
| Microphones | Built-in | Built-in |
| Webcam | — | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Specification | Latitude 5420 | Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both are comfortable with heavy multitasking. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Max boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm SuperFin | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 NVMe | — |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Latitude 7420 wins here on both counts: it should last longer and is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery capacity | 54 Wh | 63 Wh |
| Weight | 1.52 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.21 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 322.6 x 213.4 x 20.3 mm (12.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 in) | 327.7 x 213.4 x 12.7 mm (12.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 in) |
| Color | Silver | Black |
| Colors available | Silver | Black |
| Materials | — | Carbon Fiber |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: Thunderbolt on the Latitude 5420, a card reader on the Latitude 7420. | ||
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, HDMI | 3x USB, 1x HDMI |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ-45) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | — | Memory Card Slot |
| Features | ||
| Keyboard | Standard | — |
| Touchpad | Touchpad | Touchpad |
| Microphones | Built-in | Built-in |
| Webcam | — | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Specification | Latitude 5420 | Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both are comfortable with heavy multitasking. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Max boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm SuperFin | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 NVMe | — |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Latitude 7420 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 63 Wh |
| Weight | 1.52 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.21 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 322.6 x 213.4 x 20.3 mm (12.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 in) | 327.7 x 213.4 x 12.7 mm (12.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 in) |
| Color | Silver | Black |
| Colors available | Silver | Black |
| Materials | — | Carbon Fiber |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: Thunderbolt and Ethernet on the Latitude 5420, a card reader on the Latitude 7420. | ||
| Ports | Thunderbolt, HDMI, Type-C, Ethernet | 3x USB, 1x HDMI |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | — | Memory Card Slot |
| Features | ||
| Keyboard | Chiclet | — |
| Touchpad | Touchpad | Touchpad |
| Microphones | Built-in | Built-in |
| Webcam | — | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |