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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 51 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-3200) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Tiger Lake, 15 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread, up to 4.2 GHz; Core i7-1185G7 vPro option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) | 6-core |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2021 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (2022) | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 250 nits typical (300 nits on select panels) | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | Standard sRGB / 72% NTSC color | — |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels (1366 × 768 on base) (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 14-inch (Diagonal) | 13 inches |
| Type | Anti-glare display; HD TN, FHD IPS or FHD touch options (business panel) | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,079.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,511,000 | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i5-1135G7 (quad-core, up to 4.2 GHz) with Intel Iris Xe Graphics; Core i5-1145G7 or i7-1185G7 vPro options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | Dell Latitude 5420 (2021) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro; Windows 11 Pro on later units | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Gray (official factory color options) | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | Carbon-fibre reinforced polymer with aluminum lid option (business-grade chassis for durability) | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 1.37 kg (lightweight for portability) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | UFS (removable) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, microSD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, optional smart-card reader and SIM slot, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1. | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours (Dell-rated) with 63 Wh battery; 42 Wh on base (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | 65 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 720p webcam with privacy shutter and optional IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p Full HD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Latitude 5420 (2021) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button, Windows Hello IR camera, smart-card and NFC options, TPM 2.0, Dell SafeBIOS (biometric authentication method) | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |