Dell Latitude 14" Latitude 5420 Gray
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" Latitude 5420 Gray
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
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
This HP laptop impresses with its powerful 16-core Intel chip, 32GB of RAM, and stunning 3K OLED display, delivering top-tier performance for both gaming and productivity. Users praise its premium build, excellent cooling, and long battery life in eco mode, though the soldered RAM and lower-wattage RTX 5070 GPU are noted limitations. The open-box value is frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Pros
- Powerful 16-core Intel processor
- Stunning 3K OLED display
- Premium all-metal build
- Excellent cooling system
- Long battery life in eco mode
Cons
- Soldered RAM (no upgrade possible)
- Underpowered RTX 5070 GPU (75W max)
- Short battery life in normal mode
- Only two USB-A ports on right side
- Premium price without discount
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" Latitude 5420 | HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Battery | — | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | No Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" Latitude 5420 Gray
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average storage (26th percentile)
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.