Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Apple MacBook

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Apple MacBook
Apple MacBook

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Apple MacBook. 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5420 and Apple MacBook
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Apple MacBook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 2.4 kg
Colour - White
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
Screen Resolution - 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Widescreen - Yes
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
CPU No CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus - 667 MHz
Features - Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
RAM 0 GB 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 2 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Speed - 667 MHz / PC2-5300
Rated Speed - 667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed - 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel GMA 950
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size - 64 MB
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Wireless - 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 55 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Type - Keyboard, trackpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Slots - 2 x memory
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
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Operating System (OS) - Apple MacOS X 10.4
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Apple MacBook
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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