The Dell Latitude 5420 is a midrange business laptop balancing durability, performance, and portability. With an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 and a touch-capable Full HD display, it’s tailored for professionals who need responsiveness and flexibility in daily tasks, client meetings, or hybrid setups.
Key Features & Use Case
Touchscreen adds flexibility (annotating, navigating UI)
Business-grade build: MIL-STD tested, security & manageability features
Good for office work, CRM, light design, web dev, remote calls
Upgradable RAM/SSD based on configuration
Specifications
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | 11th Gen Intel Core i5 (e.g. i5-1135G7) — 4 cores / 8 threads, boost up to ~ 4.2 GHz |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Display | 14″ Full HD (1920 × 1080), touch capable, anti-glare, ~300 nits |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB DDR4 (single slot configuration in many versions) |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (NVMe, M.2) |
| Ports & I/O | USB-C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort Alt mode), USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD reader, audio combo jack |
| Wireless / Networking | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth (module e.g. Intel AX) |
| Battery | Options vary (e.g. 3-cell, 42 Wh or up) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Approx. 321.35 × 212.1 × 19.3 mm, weight ~1.37 kg |
| Build & Durability | Aluminum/chassis elements, passes MIL-STD tests for shocks, drops, etc. |
| Security & Enterprise Features | TPM, BIOS/firmware management, optional smartcard or fingerprint readers (depends on SKU) |
| Operating System Compatibilities | Windows, Linux — business deployments supported |
Limitations & What to Test / Watch Out For
Integrated graphics means it’s not suited for heavy 3D rendering or gaming
Display brightness in bright light may struggle
Battery life in real use depends heavily on load and display brightness
Touch panels sometimes suffer calibration drift or unresponsive spots in used units
Port and hinge wear can be points of failure in used condition
