Dell Latitude 14" 5420 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Max
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Max 2021, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
The Dell Latitude 5420 refurbished laptop receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its value and performance, many report serious issues like dead motherboards, failing SSDs, and short battery life. The condition often appears older than described, and customer support is frequently unresponsive.
Pros
- Good value for price
- Fast delivery
- Well packaged
- Easy setup
- No cosmetic issues
Cons
- Hardware failures
- Older than described
- Poor customer support
- Short battery life
- Glitching/freezing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Max 2021, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1145G7 | Apple M1 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple M1 Max 32-core GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | TN | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 1.59 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Max 2021, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Max 2021, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.