Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Lenovo ThinkPad L540

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad L540. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance base

adequate connectivity options

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad L540
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 37.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.625 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
RAM 0 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound - Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Wireless - Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
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 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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