What you need to know
- Dell has announced two new Dell Latitude laptops.
- They are the Dell Latitude 5421 and Latitude 5521.
- Their starting prices and exact release dates have yet to be announced.
Dell is absolutely relentless with its release pace. A few weeks ago, we received the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, and now we're set to get two more Latitudes: the 5421 and 5521. These will feature the latest hardware, including Intel's new CPUs.
Not only will the new Latitudes be strong, but they'll also be among the first PCs to use bioplastics from trees, according to Dell. "Latitude 5000 Series laptops were the first PCs to use reclaimed carbon fiber in the design and are the first to use 21% bioplastics from trees in the lid," Dell states, touting this development as part of its company-wide sustainability initiative.
Dell's 5000 series Latitudes also feature built-in AI that adapts to your work habits to boost application performance and improve battery life. Furthermore, not only are the laptops smarter than ever before, but they're also smaller. Couple that with their config options going all the way up to extreme values such as support for 64GB of RAM, and these tiny machines can pack as much of a punch as you need them to. Here are their specs:
| Category | Latitude 5421 | Latitude 5521 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home Ubuntu 20.04 | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home Ubuntu 20.04 |
| Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400H Core i5-11500H vPro Intel Core i7-11850H vPro | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400H Core i5-11500H vPro Intel Core i7-11850H vPro |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Non-ECC Dual-channel | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Non-ECC Dual-channel |
| Graphics | Intel UHD NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | Intel UHD NVIDIA GeForce MX450 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4 SSD | Up to 2TB SATA HDD Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4 SSD |
| Display | 14 inches 1366x768 (HD) Anti-glare, TN, 220 nits 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, WVA, 250 nits Anti-glare, touch, WVA, 300 nits Anti-glare, WVA, low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, Touch, privacy screen, WVA, 300 nits | 15.6 inches 1366x768 (HD) Anti-glare TN, 220 nits 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, WVA, 250 nits Anti-glare, Touch, WVA, 250 nits Anti-glare, WVA, low power, 400 nits 3840x2160 (UHD) Anti-glare, WVA, low power, 400 nits |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) HDMI 2.0 RJ45 Ethernet microSD card reader Smart Card reader 3.5mm audio SIM tray | Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) HDMI 2.0 RJ45 Ethernet microSD card reader Smart Card reader 3.5mm audio SIM tray |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 LTE | Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 LTE |
| Camera | Up to FHD IR camera | Up to FHD IR camera |
| Security | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Fingerprint reader IR camera Smart Card reader Dell Security Management | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Fingerprint reader IR camera Smart Card reader Dell Security Management |
| Battery | 64Wh 90W, 130W AC adapter | 64Wh, 97Wh 90W, 130W AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 12.65 x 8.35 x 0.82 inches (321.35mm x 212mm x 20.95mm) | 14.1 x 9.2 x 0.89 inches (357.8mm x 233.3mm x 22.67mm) |
| Weight | From 3.3 pounds (1.49kg) | From 3.95 pounds (1.79kg) |
As stated above, there's no telling what the starting price of these models will be, and exact release dates are yet to be announced. The only known fact is that Dell is targeting summer for release, so more concrete details should trickle out of the company soon. We will provide updates on the Latitude line as details emerge.
