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Dell Latitude 5420 (14-Inch, 2021)

Dell Latitude 5420 (14-Inch, 2021)
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alaScore 88

14 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Dell Latitude 5420 (14-Inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and keyboard are generally positive. The durability and portability also get good feedback. The touchpad and price get critical reviews, and opinions about the design and performance are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Latitude 5420 (14-Inch, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged

 

The Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged offers an extremely bright display and long battery life in a chassis that can withstand the harshest elements.

Super-bright display; Survives 3-foot drops; Strong performance; Long battery life; Comfortable RGB keyboard

Expensive; No Thunderbolt 3; Poorly designed stylus garage

Jan, 2019
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Expert review by : Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Dell Latitude 14 5420 review: A laptop so close to claiming the business crown

 

Dell's small 14-inch Latitude 5420 leaves mixed feelings: On the one hand, the connectivity and maintenance options are great, but on the other hand, the new clickpad in no way holds up to the expectations that the old touchpad with dedicated mouse...

great overall CPU performance;robust plastic chassis;long battery runtimes;fast microSD card reader;large selection of ports and business features;great expandability/upgradeability;low surface temperatures;quiet operation possible;Dell energy/emission...

no AMD Ryzen options;very weak iGPU performance;poor mouse replacement

Dell's Latitude 5420 presents itself as a generously equipped allround business laptop that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity and security. Even an LTE modem can be retrofitted. The upgradeability is excellent and none of the major...

Jan, 2022
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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged review: A durable, rugged, customizable laptop for demanding environments

 

Our Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged review takes a look at a durable, rugged, and customizable laptop for use in harsh and demanding environments.

Very rugged design ; Various customizable options ; Decent performance as tested ; Easily swappable NVMe SSD ; Dual removable batteries ; Decent battery life ; Additional software/hardware security options ; Crisp, clear, relatively loud sound

Base display not great outside ; More expensive than comparable non-rugged laptops

Apr, 2019
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Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (zdnet.com)

Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged, hands on: A 14-inch semi-rugged laptop for challenging workplaces Review | ZDNet

 

With its durable chassis, optional handle and hot-swappable batteries, this highly configurable laptop should suit a range of working environments.

May, 2019
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Dell Latitude 14 5420 review – it will effortlessly last you through two workdays on a single charge

 

Secure, stable, and reliable. This is the prerequisite for every single business notebook out there. Regardless of its price tag. After all, its main purpose is to do the job and protect your data.…

Well-populated I/O;Up to 64 GB of RAM in dual-channel;Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button + optional IR face recognition;Wi-Fi 6, PCIe x4, Thunderbolt 4;No PWM (AUO 5NG4M-B156HAN);Comfortable keyboard with a backlight;Two days worth of battery

53% sRGB coverage (AUO 5NG4M-B156HAN);Gets warm during extreme loads

Jun, 2021
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Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (reviewed.com)

Dell Latitude 5420

 

Dell's Latitude 5420 looks great for remote work, but its performance and design aren't up to snuff.

In brief, stay away from the Dell Latitude 5420. This is not the work-from-home laptop you’re looking for.

Mar, 2021
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