Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5420
Dell Latitude 5420

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)

Our Rating: 82 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Latitude 5420 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5420 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

advanced security features

good processor performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

solid performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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