Dell Latitude 13.9" 5420 Aluminum Silver 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 13.9" 5420 Aluminum Silver 2021
The Dell Latitude 5420 generally receives positive feedback for its good performance, lightweight design, and great value for the price, especially as a refurbished or budget business laptop. Users appreciate the fast processor, ample 32GB RAM option, and sturdy build. However, significant concerns include hardware reliability issues with reports of units failing or not turning on, as well as dependency on an existing internet connection for initial setup. Shipping delays from some vendors also frustrate buyers, though the product itself is often praised as a reliable workhorse.
Pros
- Good performance for the price
- Lightweight design
- Sturdy build quality
- Fast processor
- Ample RAM options (up to 32GB)
Cons
- Hardware reliability issues (units failing or not turning on)
- Requires existing internet connection for initial setup
- Shipping delays from some vendors
- Older model than advertised condition
- Basic screen quality (okay, not great)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Users are very satisfied with this Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Solid build quality
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 13.9" 5420 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1145G★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | TN | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 13.9" 5420 Aluminum Silver 2021
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.