Dell Latitude 3420 – Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) – 8GB RAM – 256GB SSD – Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Overview

The Dell Latitude 3420 is a compact and affordable 14-inch business laptop designed for everyday productivity, offering reliable performance for professionals, small businesses, and remote workers. Equipped with an 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a fast 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, alongside Intel Iris Xe graphics, it handles tasks like Microsoft Office, web browsing, video calls on Zoom or Teams, email management, and light content creation efficiently. Its lightweight plastic chassis, up to 12 hours of battery life, MIL-STD-810H durability, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and full port selection make it ideal for office environments, travel, or hybrid work setups.

Display and Design

It features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) anti-glare IPS display with 250 nits of brightness and wide viewing angles, providing sharp and clear visuals even in bright conditions for presentations or shared screens. The durable matte black plastic chassis enhances toughness while keeping the design professional and sleek. Measuring 326 × 226 × 18.1 mm and starting at 1.52 kg, it remains highly portable for all-day use. A spill-resistant full-size keyboard with optional backlighting and a large precision multi-touch touchpad ensure comfortable typing and navigation.

Performance, Memory and Storage

Powered by the Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor (quad-core, up to 4.2 GHz turbo; vPro variants up to 4.4 GHz for enhanced management), the Latitude 3420 runs Windows 10 or 11 Pro smoothly, supporting multitasking with 15+ browser tabs, data tools like Excel or Power BI, and light photo or video editing. Intel Iris Xe graphics provide improved visual performance over older integrated options, making them suitable for basic creative work. The 8GB DDR4 3200 MHz RAM handles standard workflows efficiently, while the 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD ensures quick boot times under 10 seconds and rapid app loading. The system supports RAM upgrades up to 32GB via two SODIMM slots and SSD upgrades up to 1TB.

Connectivity, Security and Ports

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 for fast and stable wireless networks, Bluetooth 5.1 for peripherals, and built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet for wired setups, with optional LTE variants for mobile data. Security features include TPM 2.0, an optional fingerprint reader in the power button, an optional IR camera for Windows Hello, BIOS-level passwords, Dell Data Protection, and a Noble wedge lock slot. Ports include one USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort (optional Thunderbolt 4 variant for faster data), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, HDMI 1.4, a microSD card reader, and a headset combo jack. ExpressCharge technology allows up to 80% recharge in approximately 60 minutes.