Dell Latitude 7420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 7420 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Latitude 7420 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7420 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

fast charging support

high-resolution display

efficient performance

limited graphics capability

higher price point

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 7420 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 7420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 20.869 cm x 1.888 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 7420 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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