Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5420 and Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW). 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 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5420 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm 33.5 cm x 22.91 cm x 2.995 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 2.16 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4100M / 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
RAM 0 GB 2 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 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 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M / Intel HD Graphics 4600
Video Memory - 1 GB
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
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 T440p (20AW)
Wireless - 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I217-LM
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Expansion Bays - 1 x Ultrabay
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
2 x USB 3.0
2 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 T440p (20AW)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5420 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
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)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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