Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude 9420

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Dell Latitude 9420
Dell Latitude 9420

Our Rating: 87 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude 9420. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 9420 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 9420 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

impressive battery life

responsive touch display

strong performance

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude 9420
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude 9420 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 31.059 cm x 21.518 cm x 1.391 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.27 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 161
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, ±88° vertical viewing angle, ±88° horizontal viewing angle, 0.1572 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
Rated Speed - 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, 78 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q Realtek ALC711-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
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
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
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 9420
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 9420
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, electromagnetic compass, lid-open sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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)
Features - ExpressCharge
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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