Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5420
Dell Latitude 5420

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Latitude 5420 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5420 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

advanced security features

good processor performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

affordable price point

decent battery life

full HD display

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

limited upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5420 and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - L2 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Sound - Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 3320 mAh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56G)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, supervisor keyed
Compliant Standards - ACPI 5.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
International travellers warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Model Number - 57UT
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