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 ProWindows 10 HomeUbuntu 20.04 | Windows 10 ProWindows 10 HomeUbuntu 20.04 |
| Processor | 11th Gen IntelCore i5-11400HCore i5-11500H vProIntel Core i7-11850H vPro | 11th Gen IntelCore i5-11400HCore i5-11500H vProIntel Core i7-11850H vPro |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200Non-ECCDual-channel | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200Non-ECCDual-channel |
| Graphics | Intel UHDNVIDIA GeForce MX450 | Intel UHDNVIDIA GeForce MX450 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4 SSD | Up to 2TB SATA HDDUp to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4 SSD |
| Display | 14 inches1366x768 (HD)Anti-glare, TN, 220 nits1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, WVA, 250 nitsAnti-glare, touch, WVA, 300 nitsAnti-glare, WVA, low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, privacy screen, WVA, 300 nits | 15.6 inches1366x768 (HD)Anti-glare TN, 220 nits1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, WVA, 250 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, WVA, 250 nitsAnti-glare, WVA, low power, 400 nits3840x2160 (UHD)Anti-glare, WVA, low power, 400 nits |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)HDMI 2.0RJ45 EthernetmicroSD card readerSmart Card reader3.5mm audioSIM tray | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)HDMI 2.0RJ45 EthernetmicroSD card readerSmart Card reader3.5mm audioSIM tray |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2LTE | Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2LTE |
| Camera | Up to FHDIR camera | Up to FHDIR camera |
| Security | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2Fingerprint readerIR cameraSmart Card readerDell Security Management | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2Fingerprint readerIR cameraSmart Card readerDell Security Management |
| Battery | 64Wh90W, 130W AC adapter | 64Wh, 97Wh90W, 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.
