Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X230

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad X230. 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad X230
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - Premium
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
RAM 0 GB 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel HD Graphics 4000
Sound - Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel 82579LM
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Technology - Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (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
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Operating System (OS) - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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