Dell Latitude 14" 5421 Dark Gray 2021
The 6-core Intel Core i5-11500H processor and 32GB of RAM provide desktop-class multitasking power in a 1.41kg chassis, a rare combination for a 14-inch business laptop. Its enterprise-grade security via Windows 11 Pro and full port selection, including Thunderbolt and Ethernet, make it a practical choice for IT-managed fleets. This machine is best for corporate users and data analysts who need to run multiple virtual machines or large spreadsheets without being tied to a desk.
CPU Intel Core i5 11500H
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 14" 1920x1080
GPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.4 kg
52 Overall Score
Price $470
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong portability (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong ram (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average screen (22nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 11500H |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1000 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | ✓ |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell Latitude 14" 5421 | Apple MacBook Air M4 | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB | Lenovo Slim 7 83MC0001US | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition | HP OmniBook X Flip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 11500H | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 24 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 | 1024 | 1000 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 | 13.6" 2560x1664 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 15" 2496x1664 | 14" 1920x1200 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core) | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc 140V | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Arc 140V |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 54 | 75 | 70 | 66 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude 14" 5421 | 48.2 | 48.5 | 73.1 | 80.8 | 21.9 | 80.2 | 62.3 | 32.8 |
| Apple MacBook Air M4 Compare | 73.5 | 71 | 66.2 | 58.3 | 87 | 91.1 | 80.3 | 97.4 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB Compare | 88.6 | 67.7 | 90.5 | 64.2 | 81.8 | 86.9 | 62.3 | 59.8 |
| Lenovo Slim 7 83MC0001US Compare | 66.8 | 65 | 67.6 | 86.1 | 82.9 | 86.8 | 80.3 | 80.6 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 27.4 | 80.8 | 64.2 | 89.4 | 57.5 | 80.3 | 80.6 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 66.8 | 65 | 67.6 | 80.8 | 75 | 82.5 | 80.3 | 32.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Best Buy 1 offer From $799
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