Dell Latitude 7420 (2-in-1) review
Dell Latitude 7420 (2-in-1) — from 2021, 1.46 kg, performance 41.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1145G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.46 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh |
Performance scores
Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 (2021): the 14-inch twin of a proven formula
The Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 is the 14-inch twin of the 7320: the same $686, the same business-convertible brief, and a Core i5 1135G7 with 32GB of memory posting the identical best CPU score of 70 — 32 percent above the business-class median. Every measured axis matches its sibling except portability: 69.5 against the 7320's 77.5, the larger chassis's honest cost.
Where it holds up
The package is the twin's package: office at 70.41 high-band, a CPU reading that leads the class, mobility at 76 well above median, photo design at 37 mid-tier, and value at 50.2 mid-tier. The 14-inch canvas adds meeting-room presence and a more comfortable pen surface, and the 9.45 percent depreciation pace is among the batch's gentlest — the same fleet-demand protection as the 7320.
Where it falls short
The same three graphics-downstream axes sit low: gaming at 23, 3D modeling at 19, engineering CAD at 22 — the generation's integrated-graphics ceiling, unchanged by the extra inch. Memory at 32GB sits 20 percent under the business median, the named weakness, and performance at 41.32 is lower-mid-tier. The only differentiator from the 7320 — portability at 69.5 versus 77.5 — is the entire decision between them, and it should be made in the hand.
Price and depreciation
No baseline price exists in the ledger, so the projection runs rate-only at a modeled 9.45 percent per year — among the batch's gentlest schedules, identical to the twin's. On $686 that implies roughly $65 of expected first-year loss. Twin machines price as twins; there is no resale advantage to either inch.
Alternatives to consider
The Latitude 7320 2-in-1 at the same $686 is the decision itself: identical sheet, better portability at 77.5, smaller canvas — choose by size preference, not by numbers. The Inspiron 16 5645 (2024) at $650 offers a newer platform with photo at 82 and value at 76.4 high-tier for $36 less, minus the hinge. If the business convertible identity is non-negotiable, this pair is the batch's whole list.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The 7420 2-in-1 is the 7320's twin with a bigger canvas and slightly less carry comfort — the same class-leading CPU reading, high-band office work, and gentle depreciation, the same three low-band graphics axes. Buy whichever inch fits the bag; the data cannot choose for you.
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⭐ What stands out
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CPU performance is higher than typical business class (+32.2%) (high tier).
top 25% of its category -
memory capacity is lower than typical business class (+20%) (professional).
below class average
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
Latitude 7420 (2-in-1): verdict
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