Dell Latitude 9420 vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 9420
Dell Latitude 9420

Our Rating: 87 %

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 9420 and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). 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 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

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 9420 and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 9420 vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.059 cm x 21.518 cm x 1.391 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 161 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, ±88° vertical viewing angle, ±88° horizontal viewing angle, 0.1572 mm pixel pitch MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4267 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, 78 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features - Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 9420 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, electromagnetic compass, lid-open sensor, gyroscope -
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge MIL-STD-810G tested
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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