Dell Latitude 14" Latitude 5420 Gray
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the 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. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" Latitude 5420 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1185G★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | — | 66 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)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.