Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude 5420

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

Dell Latitude 5420
Dell Latitude 5420

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude 5420. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

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 Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude 5420
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude 5420 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.37 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L3 - 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
RAM 4 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 -
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 5420
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge 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 -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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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