Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
Overall, users find this refurbished laptop to offer great value and performance for the price, with many praising its speed, build quality, and lightweight design. However, significant concerns exist about reliability, with some units arriving defective or failing quickly, and one review highlighted misleading condition descriptions. Setup requirements and shipping delays were also noted as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance for the price
- Lightweight and portable design
- Solid build quality
- Fast processor (holiday sale value)
- 32GB RAM capacity
Cons
- Hardware reliability issues (some DOA)
- Condition misrepresented (older model than advertised)
- Requires another computer for initial setup
- Shipping delays (estimated vs actual)
- Screen quality only average
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
The MSI Vector 16 HX receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its performance, display quality, and value, noting it handles games and demanding tasks well. However, multiple verified reviews report serious issues like GPU failures and dead pixels, with some calling it a major financial mistake. The Q&A suggests it's a powerful but heavy machine, better suited for desk-first gaming than portability.
Pros
- Fast startup and shutdown
- Vibrant display colors
- Good gaming performance
- Reasonable price
- Upgradeable RAM
Cons
- GPU failures reported
- Dead pixel issues
- Warranty doesn't reset
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor customer support
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1135G | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 port | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (66th percentile)
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.