Dell Latitude 14 5420vsDell G5 15

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Dell
Dell Latitude 14 5420
Latitude 14 5420

Quick Stats

The Dell Latitude 14 5420's performance is smooth and efficient, prioritizing long-term peak performance over short bursts of power.
The Dell Latitude 14 5420's solid but unremarkable build prioritizes internal components over aesthetics.
The Dell Latitude 14 5420's display lacks impressiveness, with poor brightness and color accuracy overall features.
The Dell Latitude 14 5420 boasts a comprehensive array of features, covering connectivity and security options.
Dell
Dell G5 15
G5 15

Quick Stats

The Dell G5 15's performance is marred by high GPU temperatures and compromised build quality overall.
The biggest flaw with the Dell G5 15 is its subpar build quality, overall.
The standout feature of the Dell G5 15 is its impressive display quality, offering vibrant colors and crisp text.
The Dell G5 15 boasts impressive performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and RX 5600M graphics capability.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell Latitude 14 5420
Winner
#491
Dell G5 15
#496
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell Latitude 14 5420
#42
Winner
Dell G5 15
#166
Display
Dell Latitude 14 5420
#643
Winner
Dell G5 15
#656
Performance
Dell Latitude 14 5420
#501
Winner
Dell G5 15
#507
Build
Dell Latitude 14 5420
#188
Winner
Dell G5 15
#555
Features
Dell Latitude 14 5420
#300
Dell G5 15
#53
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell Latitude 14 5420
Dell Dell G5 15
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell Latitude 14 5420

Strengths

Dell's Latitude presents itself as an overall solid allround office device.
The upgradeability is excellent and none of the major components are soldered.
A generously equipped allround business laptop that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity and security.
We measured a real-world Wi-Fi runtime of almost 13 hours at a display brightness setting of 150 nits.

Weaknesses

The chassis is neither thin nor lightweight and likely will not win any design awards either.
Unfortunately, there are a few missteps here as well, as our review will show.
The 720p camera in the lid is barely worth mentioning. It captures washed-out pictures that suffer from immediately noticeable artifacts.
The input device changes did not pan out. Instead of mouse buttons and a Trackpoint, the Latitude offers a clickpad with haptics so poor that even die-hard reviewers resort to connecting a USB mouse.

Dell G5 15

Strengths

Great value with decent gaming frame rates
Respectable productivity scores
Really good quality display
Quieter operation after a new BIOS update
Impressive performance in many areas
Offered great value with decent gaming frame rates and respectable productivity scores
The AMD GPU can actually match the Nvidia RTX 2060 while consuming about 20 watts more

Weaknesses

Build quality and design leave a lot to be desired
Trackpad position is really at a cramped location
Component temperatures are pretty high
Battery life is pretty short due to a smaller battery
Only one USB port supports a lower protocol (no Type-C)
Disappointing results in gaming tests, despite AMD's claims
Can't match the build quality and design of other laptops
Read Full Reviews

Dell Latitude 14 5420

The Dell Latitude 14 5420 presents itself as a solid all-round office device. While its design may not win any awards, the focus is clearly on its internals. The laptop boasts an impressive list of features, including Thunderbolt 4, Ethernet port, and SIM card slot. However, some missteps are apparent in our review, including a subpar webcam and disappointing input device changes. Let's take a closer look at this business laptop to see if it truly delivers.

Dell G5 15

The Dell G5 15 is an ambitious gaming laptop that promises impressive performance without breaking the bank. Equipped with AMD's Ryzen 7 processor and Radeon RX 5600M graphics, it's designed to deliver high frame rates in popular games. However, its value proposition extends beyond raw power, with a good quality display and respectable productivity scores. But does this budget-friendly beast live up to its promises? Our review dives into the strengths and weaknesses of this laptop, examining whether its performance justifies its build quality, component temperatures, battery life, and more.

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