Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Dell Latitude 9420

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5520
Dell Latitude 5520

Our Rating: 75 %

Dell Latitude 9420
Dell Latitude 9420

Our Rating: 87 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5520 and Dell Latitude 9420. 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 5520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent battery life

good security features

comfortable keyboard

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier design

higher price point

Dell Latitude 9420 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 9420 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

impressive battery life

responsive touch display

strong performance

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5520 and Dell Latitude 9420
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Dell Latitude 9420 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 1.987 cm 31.059 cm x 21.518 cm x 1.391 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.27 kg
Colour Grey Grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 161
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, ±88° vertical viewing angle, ±88° horizontal viewing angle, 0.1572 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, RGB camera Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, 78 degrees
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC711-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free)
1 x M.2 2230 (0 free)
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Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5520 Dell Latitude 9420
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, electromagnetic compass, lid-open sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards FIPS 201 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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