Latitude 5421 Laptop
Super-powered performance
Super-powered performance
Work faster than ever with the most powerful processor of any Latitude and the highest memory. This scalable 14-inch laptop features ExpressSign-in, a brighter screen with ComfortView Plus, and is built with bioplastics from trees.
Tech Specs & Customisation
Processor
11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-11400H (12 MB Cache, 6 Core, 12 Threads, 2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz, 37.5 W)
11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-11500H (12 MB Cache, 6 Core, 12 Threads, 2.90 GHz to 4.60 GHz, 37.5 W)
11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-11850H (24 MB Cache, 8 Core, 16 Threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 37.5 W)
Operating System
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)
Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
Windows 10 Pro (Includes free Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro)
Ubuntu® Linux® 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
Video Card
Integrated: Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete: NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450, 2 GB GDDR6
Display
14-inch, TN, 1366 x 768, 60 Hz, anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC, 220 nits, WLED
14-inch, FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC, 250 nits, wide-viewing angle, WLED
14-inch, FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, non-touch, sRGB 100%, 400 nits, wide-viewing angle, WLED, Super Low Power, ComfortView Plus
14-inch, FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, touch, 72% NTSC, 300 nits, wide-viewing angle, WLED
14-inch, FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, touch, sRGB 100%, 300 nits, wide-viewing angle, e-privacy, WLED
Memory*
4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz for Intel Core i5-11500H and i7-11850H processors
Storage
M.2 2230, 128 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x2, Class 35 SSD
M.2 2230, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x2, Class 35 SSD
M.2 2230, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x2, Class 35 SSD
M.2 2280, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x2, Class 40 SSD
M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, Class 40 SSD
M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, Class 40 SSD
M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SSD
M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SSD
M.2 2280, 2 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SSD
M.2 2280, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, Class 40 SSD, self-encrypting drive
M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, Class 40 SSD, self-encrypting drive
Color
Titan Grey, Dull
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 30-day trial
Microsoft Office Professional 2021
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021
Security Software
Latitude Security software per software functional plan/cycle list
D-Pedigree (Secure Supply Chain Functionality)
Dell Digital Device ID: TPM Platform Root Key provisioning
BIOS complies to Dell SMBIOS implementation spec (DSIS)
SW and Drivers MUP/DUP compliant per spec Agile S01310
Dell Power Manager 3.0 or later version (DPM)
Dell Command | Configure 4.0 or later (DCC) with Remote BIOS configuration
Dell Command | Monitor 10.0 or later (DCM)
Dell Command | Update 3.0 or later (DCU)
Dell Command | Update Catalog (DCUC)
Dell Command | Deploy (DCP)
Dell Command | Integration Suite for System Center 5.0 (DCIS)
Dell Command | Intel® vPro™ Out of Band (DCIV)
Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.0 or later
Dell Command | Deploy Driver Pack Catalog 1.0 or later
Support Services
1 year hardware warranty with mail-in service after remote diagnosis
2 years hardware warranty with mail-in service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
3 years hardware warranty with mail-in service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
4 years hardware warranty with mail-in service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
5 years hardware warranty with mail-in service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
1 year hardware warranty with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
2 years hardware warranty with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
3 years hardware warranty with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
4 years hardware warranty with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
5 years hardware warranty with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis (Upsell)
1 year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
2 years ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
3 years ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
4 years ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
5 years ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
1 year ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
2 years ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
3 years ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
4 years ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
5 years ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day on-site service (Upsell)
Accidental Damage Protection
1 year Accidental Damage Service (Upsell)
2 years Accidental Damage Service (Upsell)
3 years Accidental Damage Service (Upsell)
4 years Accidental Damage Service (Upsell)
5 years Accidental Damage Service (Upsell)
Keyboard
Carbon, backlit
Carbon, non-backlit
Ports
1 Global Headset Jack
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare
1 HDMI 2.0
1 RJ45
2 Thunderbolt™ 4 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.0 (USB Type-C™)
Slots
1 MicroSD
1 Wedge Lock Slot
1 SmartCard reader (optional)
1 External eSim slot (optional)
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 20.95 mm
Width: 321.35 mm
Depth: 212 mm
Starting Weight: 1.49 kg
Camera
No camera
720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera, Dual-array microphones
720p at 30 fps, HD RGB + Ir camera, Dual-array microphones
1080p at 30 fps, FHD RGB + Ir camera, Dual-array microphones, proximity sensor/express sign-in
Audio and Speakers
Stero speakers with Realtek ALC3204, 2 W x 2 W = 4 W total
Wireless*
WLAN:
No wireless LAN card (no Wi-Fi enablement)
Qualcomm QCA61x4A, 2x2, 802.11ac, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card
WWAN:
Intel® XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced
Primary Battery
4-cell, 64 Wh, Polymer, Long Cycle Life
4-cell, 64 Wh, Polymer, non-Long Cycle Life
Regulatory
Regulatory product number - P137G
Regulatory type number - P137G003, P137G004
Product Safety and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Drivers, Manuals & Support
Dell Support
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