Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black 2021
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black 2021
The Dell Latitude 5420 Laptop receives generally positive feedback for its solid performance and connectivity options. Users appreciate the powerful Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor and the 16GB of RAM, though some note that the 256GB SSD could be larger for extensive storage needs. The multiple ports, including USB-C Thunderbolt 4.0, make it versatile for external connections, but the display is standard Full HD without touchscreen capability. Overall, it is seen as a reliable business laptop with room for storage improvement.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7 processor
- 16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
- Multiple ports including USB-C Thunderbolt 4.0
- Windows 11 Pro operating system
- Full HD display quality
Cons
- Limited 256GB SSD storage
- Standard Full HD without touchscreen
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful screen and display
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
- Requires dongle for more ports
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black 2021
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average cpu (26th percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
