Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Black 2021
Dell
49 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
82 out of 100 high confidence 103 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Build quality 25
Keyboard 18
Battery life 15
Performance 20
Portability 22
Touchpad issues 5
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Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 7420 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| 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 | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.89 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 63 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Black 2021
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Black 2021
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
