Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB). 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 X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour - Deep black weave
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
Screen Resolution - 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision
Sound - Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Wireless - NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Included Accessories - USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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