Dell Latitude 5420 vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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

Our Rating: 78 %

HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. 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 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound - Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - ASF 2.0
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type - Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
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
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included - Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 - HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards - ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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