Dell Latitude 14 5421 11th Generation Business Laptop

Dell Latitude 5421 – Review

The Latitude 5421 14 inch 5000 Series laptop powered by 11th Generation Intel Core i5 i5-11400H Processor, Intel UHD Graphics and optional 2 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics card, supporting up to 64 GB RAM and a M.2 2230, Class 35 solid-state drive / PCIe NVMe Gen3 256 GB/512 GB storage. It has a High Definition (HD) / 1366 x 768 px display screen. The maximum weight for the laptop is 1.49 kg (3.30 lb) and its equipped with 4-cell 64 WHr Polymer Long Cycle Life battery in the base variant. The Latitude 5421 base price is $1500 but can be customized adding more specs and features.

Latitude 5421 – Sides View

Latitude 5421 – Top View

Latitude 7530 – Bottom View

Latitude 5421 – Base View

Latitude 5421 – Front View

Dell Latitude 5421 – Specs

QuickSpecs
Brand	Dell
Series	Dell Latitude 5000
Model	Dell Latitude 5421
Price	Starting from $15000
Color	Gray
Processor Generation	11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H / Core i7-11850H / Core i5-11500H
Display Size	355.60 mm (14 in.)
Weight	1.49 kg (3.30 lb)
Battery	4-cell 64 WHr, Polymer, Long Cycle Life
Minimum RAM	8 GB
Maximum RAM	64 GB
Release Date	21 JUN 2021

Processor
OS
Chipset
RAM
Storage
Design
Display
GPU
GPU Card
Battery
WebCam
Audio
Card Reader
Internal Slots
External Ports
Wi-Fi
Keyboard
Print Reader
Charger

Dell Latitude 5421 – Technical Specifications

Latitude 5421 Processor Specifications

Processor
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H	Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H Processor wattage: 37.5 W Processor core count: 6 Processor thread count: 12 Processor speed: 2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz Processor cache: 12 MB Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11500H	Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11500H Processor wattage: 37.5 W Processor core count: 6 Processor thread count: 12 Processor speed: 2.90 GHz to 4.60 GHz Processor cache: 12 MB Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11850H	Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11850H Processor wattage: 37.5 W Processor core count: 8 Processor thread count: 16 Processor speed: 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz Processor cache: 24 MB Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Operating System

Operating System
Operating System	Windows 11 Home, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit Windows 10 Home, 64-bit Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit

Chipset

Chipset
Chipset	Intel PCH H WM590
Processor	11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width	Dual channel, 64-bit
Flash EPROM	32 MB
PCIe bus	Up to Gen 4

Latitude 5421 Memory (RAM)

Memory specifications
Memory slots	Two SO-DIMM slots
Memory type	DDR4
Memory speed	3200 MHz
Maximum memory configuration	64 GB
Minimum memory configuration	8 GB
Memory size per slot	8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported	8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, dual-channel 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, dual-channel 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, dual-channel

Storage

Storage specifications
M.2 2230, Class 35 solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, 256 GB/512 GB/1 TB
M.2 2280, Class 40, solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, 512 GB/1 TB/2 TB
M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive, self-encrypting	PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, 256 GB/512 GB

Latitude 5421 Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions and weight
Height:
Front height	20.95 mm (0.82 in)
Rear height	23.60 mm (0.92 in)
Width	321.35 mm (12.65 in)
Depth	212 mm (8.34 in)
Weight (minimum)	1.49 kg (3.30 lb)

Display (Screen)

Display specifications
High Definition (HD)	Display type: High Definition (HD) Display-panel technology: Twisted Nematic (TN) Display-panel dimensions (active area):: Height: 173.95 mm (6.84 in.) Width: 309.40 (12.18 in.) Diagonal: 355.60 mm (14 in.) Display-panel native resolution: 1366 x 768 Luminance (typical): 220 nits Megapixels: 1.05 Color gamut: NTSC 45% typical Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 112 Contrast ratio (typ): 300:1 Response time (min): 25 ms Refresh rate: 60 Hz Horizontal view angle: 40 minimum Vertical view angle: 10/30 (Top/ Bottom) min Pixel pitch: 0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm Power consumption (maximum): 2.40 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-glare Touch options: No
Full High Definition (FHD)	Display type: Full High Definition (FHD) Display-panel technology: Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Display-panel dimensions (active area):: Height: 173.99 mm (6.84 in.) Width: 309.35 (12.18 in.) Diagonal: 355.6 mm (14 in.) Display-panel native resolution: 1920 x 1080 Luminance (typical): 250 nits Megapixels: 2.07 Color gamut: NTSC 45% typical Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 157 Contrast ratio (typ): 600:1 Response time (min): 35 ms Refresh rate: 60 Hz Horizontal view angle: 80 minimum Vertical view angle: 80 minimum Pixel pitch: 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm Power consumption (maximum): 3.60 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-glare Touch options: No
Full High Definition (FHD), Super Low Power (SLP), ComfortView Plus	Display type: Full High Definition (FHD), Super Low Power (SLP), ComfortView Plus Display-panel technology: Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Display-panel dimensions (active area):: Height: 173.95 mm (6.85 in.) Width: 309.40 (12.18 in.) Diagonal: 355.6 mm (14 in.) Display-panel native resolution: 1920 x 1080 Luminance (typical): 400 nits Megapixels: 2.07 Color gamut: sRGB 100% typical Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 157 Contrast ratio (typ): 1000:1 Response time (min): 35 ms Refresh rate: 60 Hz Horizontal view angle: 80 minimum Vertical view angle: 80 minimum Pixel pitch: 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm Power consumption (maximum): 2.50 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-glare Touch options: No
Full High Definition (FHD)	Display type: Full High Definition (FHD) Display-panel technology: Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Display-panel dimensions (active area):: Height: 173.95 mm (6.84 in.) Width: 309.40 (12.18 in.) Diagonal: 355.60 mm (14 in.) Display-panel native resolution: 1920 x 1080 Luminance (typical): 300 nits Megapixels: 2.07 Color gamut: NTSC 72% typical Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 157 Contrast ratio (typ): 600:1 Response time (min): 35 ms Refresh rate: 60 Hz Horizontal view angle: 80 minimum Vertical view angle: 80 minimum Pixel pitch: 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm Power consumption (maximum): 4.10 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-glare Touch options: Yes
Full High Definition (FHD), Privacy	Display type: Full High Definition (FHD), Privacy Display-panel technology: Wide-Viewing Angle ( WVA) Display-panel dimensions (active area):: Height: 173.95 mm (6.84 in.) Width: 309.40 (12.18 in.) Diagonal: 355.60 mm (14 in.) Display-panel native resolution: 1920×1080 Luminance (typical): 300 nits Megapixels: 2.07 Color gamut: sRGB 100% Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 157 Contrast ratio (typ): 600:1 Response time (min): 35 ms Refresh rate: 60 Hz Horizontal view angle: 80 minimum Vertical view angle: 80 minimum Pixel pitch: 0.161 x 0.161 Power consumption (maximum): 3.50 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-glare Touch options: Yes

GPU — Integrated

GPU—Integrated
Intel UHD Graphics	One HDMI 2.0 port, Shared system memory, 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7

GPU — Discrete

GPU—Discrete
NVIDIA GeForce MX450	One HDMI 2.0 port, 2 GB, GDDR6

Battery Specifications

Battery specifications
4-cell 64 WHr, Polymer, Long Cycle Life	Battery type: 4-cell 64 WHr, Polymer, Long Cycle Life Battery voltage: 15.20 V Battery weight (maximum): TBD Battery dimensions: Height: 7.60 mm Width: 226.60 mm Depth: 81.40 mm Temperature range: Operating Charge: 0°C to 45°C, 32°F to 113°F Discharge: 0°C to 70°C, 32°F to 158°F Storage: -20°C (-4°F ) to 65°C (149°F) Battery operating time: Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery charging time (approximate): 2 hours (when the computer is off) Approximate life span (discharge/charge cycles) Standard pack : 1 year warranty LCL pack : 3 years warranty Coin-cell battery: CR2032 ExpressCharge: Supported CAUTION Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
4-cell 64 WHr, Polymer, non-Long Cycle Life	Battery type: 4-cell 64 WHr, Polymer, non-Long Cycle Life Battery voltage: 15.20 V Battery weight (maximum): TBD Battery dimensions: Height: 7.60 mm Width: 226.60 mm Depth: 81.40 mm Temperature range: Operating Charge: 0°C to 45°C, 32°F to 113°F Discharge: 0°C to 70°C, 32°F to 158°F Storage: -20°C (-4°F ) to 65°C (149°F) Battery operating time: Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery charging time (approximate): 2 hours (when the computer is off) Approximate life span (discharge/charge cycles): Coin-cell battery: CR2032 ExpressCharge: Supported CAUTION Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

Camera (Web Cam) Specifications

Camera specifications
One	Number of cameras: One Camera type: HD RGB camera Camera location: Front Camera Camera sensor type: CMOS sensor technology Camera resolution: Still image: 0.92 megapixel Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Infrared camera resolution: Still image: NA Video: NA Diagonal viewing angle: Camera: 78.60 degrees Infrared camera: NA
One	Number of cameras: One Camera type: HD RGB + Ir camera Camera location: Front camera Camera sensor type: CMOS sensor technology Camera resolution: Still image: 0.92 megapixel Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Infrared camera resolution: Still image: 0.23 Video: 640 x 360 at 15 fps Diagonal viewing angle: Camera: 87 degrees Infrared camera: 87 degrees
One	Number of cameras: One Camera type: FHD RGB + Ir camera, proximity sensor/express sign-in Camera location: Front camera Camera sensor type: CMOS sensor technology Camera resolution: Still image: 2.07 megapixels Video: 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps Infrared camera resolution: Still image: 0.23 Video: 640 x 360 at 15 fps Diagonal viewing angle: Camera: 87.60 degrees Infrared camera: 87.60 degrees

Audio Specifications

Audio specifications
Speaker output:
Audio controller	Realtek ALC3204
Stereo conversion	Supported
Internal audio interface	High definition audio
External audio interface	Universal audio jack
Number of speakers	2
Internal-speaker amplifier	Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls	Keyboard shortcut controls
Average speaker output	2 W
Peak speaker output	2.5 W
Subwoofer output	Not supported
Microphone	Dual-array microphones

Media-card Reader

Media-card reader specifications

Media-card type	One microSD-card slot
Media-cards supported	micro-Secure Digital (mSD) micro-Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC) micro-Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)

Internal slots

Internal slots
M.2	One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive One M.2 3042 slot for upsell WWAN card

External Ports

External ports
Network port	One RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB ports	One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/Power Delivery
Audio port	One Universal audio jack
Video port	One HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader	One microSD-card slot One microSIM-card tray (optional) One smart card reader (optional)
Power-adapter port	DC-in USB Type-C
Security-cable slot	One wedge-shaped lock slot

Communication wireless module

Wireless module specifications
Qualcomm QCA61x4A	Model number: Qualcomm QCA61x4A Transfer rate: Up to 867 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g WiFi 802.11n WiFi 802.11ac Encryption 64-bit and 128-bit WEP 128-bit AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: 5.0
Intel AX201	Model number: Intel AX201 Transfer rate: Up to 2.40 Gbps Frequency bands supported: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit and 128-bit WEP 128-bit AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: 5.2
Intel AX210	Model number: Intel AX210 Transfer rate: Up to 2.40 Gbps Frequency bands supported: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz Wireless standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit and 128-bit WEP 128-bit AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: 5.2

keyboard

Keyboard specifications
Keyboard type	Standard backlit keyboard Standard non-backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Number of keys	United States and Canada: 79 keys United Kingdom: 80 keys Japan: 83 keys
Keyboard size	X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts	Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.

Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint reader specifications
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology	Capacitive
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution	500 dpi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size	108 x 88

Charger | Power Adapter

Power adapter specifications
90 W AC adapter, USB-C	Type: 90 W AC adapter, USB-C : Input voltage: 100 VAC x 240 VAC Input frequency: 50 Hz x 60 Hz Input current (maximum): 1.50 A Output current (continuous) 20 V/4.50 A 15 V/3 A 9 V/3 A 5 V/3 A Rated output voltage: 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC Weight: 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg) Dimensions (inches): 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.12 Dimensions (mm): 22 x 66 x 130 Temperature range: Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) : CAUTION Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
130 W AC adapter, USB-C	Type: 130 W AC adapter, USB-C : Input voltage: 100 VAC x 240 VAC Input frequency: 50 Hz x 60 Hz Input current (maximum): 1.80 A Output current (continuous) 20 V/6.50 A 5 V/1 A Rated output voltage: 20 VDC/5 VDC Weight: 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg) Dimensions (inches): 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.63 Dimensions (mm): 22 x 66 x 143 Temperature range: Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) : CAUTION Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.