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Latitude 5424 Rugged Laptop
The strength of versatility
14-inch semi-rugged notebook loaded with multiple expandability options and discrete graphics cards. Featuring MIL-STD-810G certification and IP-53 ingress protection.
The strength of versatility
14-inch semi-rugged notebook loaded with multiple expandability options and discrete graphics cards. Featuring MIL-STD-810G certification and IP-53 ingress protection.
Features & Design
Operating System
Available with Windows 10 Pro — for a smooth, versatile PC experience.
The harder you push us, the stronger we become.
The Latitude Rugged family has been trained and tested for tough jobs and hazardous environments. Built smart and durable to ensure you never have to slow down.
More room. Better results.
Versatile choices: Improve your performance in the field with several productivity options. The Latitude 5424 Rugged offers options to include a DVD RW or Blu-ray drive, multiple storage bays and PCMCIA or ExpressCard for additional customization.
Action-packed performance
Resilient exterior: Built to be as tough as you are with an automotive-grade magnesium alloy chassis for high-impact protection.
Consistent power: No matter how long your shift, hot swappable dual batteries provide continuous power.
No faulty connections: Seamless connectivity is at your service with USB 3.0 Type C™ support.
High performance: Power through tough jobs with up to 8th gen Intel® Quad Core™ Processors.
Consistent power: No matter how long your shift, hot swappable dual batteries provide continuous power.
No faulty connections: Seamless connectivity is at your service with USB 3.0 Type C™ support.
High performance: Power through tough jobs with up to 8th gen Intel® Quad Core™ Processors.
Quality at the tip of your fingers
Sun blocked: Thrive beneath the harsh sunlight thanks to a 14" capacitive multi-touch outdoor viewable FHD display with up to 1000 nits of brightness.
Premium touch screen: The Latitude 5424 Rugged display is glove, passive pen and touch capable, so you can capture information in any setting.
Crystal clear: Get lost in your work with an integrated Intel® HD or discrete AMD Radeon™ high-performance graphics that deliver an immersive viewing experience.
Premium touch screen: The Latitude 5424 Rugged display is glove, passive pen and touch capable, so you can capture information in any setting.
Crystal clear: Get lost in your work with an integrated Intel® HD or discrete AMD Radeon™ high-performance graphics that deliver an immersive viewing experience.
Secure
Dell offers industry-leading encryption, authentication including optional touch fingerprint reader and leading-edge malware prevention from a single source right out of the box. Plus, with Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace, your data is safe across all endpoints, including external media, self-encrypting drives and in public cloud storage.
Manageable
Dell’s most manageable notebook is built to allow flexible and automated BIOS and system configurations through Dell Client Command Suite free tools. We make it easy to deploy, monitor and update your Latitude fleet.
Reliable
Features a durable, built-to-last chassis that has undergone extensive military-grade MIL-STD 810G testing that ensures your system can withstand real-world conditions.
Ports & Slots
1. Removable Secondary SATA Storage Bay | 2. Stylus (Optional) | 3. Removable Primary PCIe Storage Bay | 4. SD Card Slot | 5. SIM Card Slot | 6. USB 3.0 Type A | 7. Blu-ray+R/W or DVD+R/W Or Removable Third SATA Storage bay (All Optional) | 8. RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet network connector (Optional) | 9. Serial, VGA, Display Port or Fischer USB | 10. Native serial | 11. RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet network connector | 12. HDMI | 13. Lock slot | 14. Power in | 15. USB 3.0 Type C™ | 16. USB 3.0 Type A | 17. USB 3.0 Type A | 18. Universal Audio Jack
Additional Optional Slots:
1. ExpressCard or PCMCIA
2. Contacted and Contactless Smartcard with Fingerprint Reader
Additional Optional Slots:
1. ExpressCard or PCMCIA
2. Contacted and Contactless Smartcard with Fingerprint Reader
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 44.40 mm | 2. Width: 347.00 mm | 3. Depth: 244.5 mm | Weight: Starting at 2.5kg with a single 3 cell battery, no handle and no optical drive
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Enjoy worry-free ownership and minimize downtime with protection from accidental drops, spills, surges and breakages. Coverage picks up where your previous warranty leaves off and is ideal for high-risk environments and mobile workforces.
Rating & Reviews
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"Dell Latitude 14 Rugged: A fantastic rugged laptop from Dell" — TechRadar
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