Dell Latitude E5400 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude E5400 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5). 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 E5400 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude E5400 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

adequate connectivity options

solid base performance

average battery life

heavier design

outdated aesthetics

limited graphics capability

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E5400 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E5400 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight - 1.39 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Interfaces - USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E5400 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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