Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
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
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.