Dell Latitude 5420 vs HP EliteBook 830 G8
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Dell Latitude 5420 has more storage and has an SD card reader and Ethernet, while the HP EliteBook 830 G8 has USB-A and has a bigger battery.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 14" Full HD against 13.3" Full HD.
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Battery life
HP EliteBook 830 G8 wins
The HP EliteBook 830 G8 should last longer: a 53 Wh battery against a 42 Wh battery.
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Connectivity
Evenly matched
Different strengths: only the Dell Latitude 5420 has a card reader and Ethernet, while only the HP EliteBook 830 G8 has USB-A.
Other differences
- Storage Dell Latitude 5420 wins
The Dell Latitude 5420 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5420 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 14 inches.
Choose the HP EliteBook 830 G8 if…
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (53 Wh).
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1135G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
The Dell Latitude 5420 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
The Dell Latitude 5420 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5420 | HP EliteBook 830 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Core i5-1135G7 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 (2230 or 2280) | — |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The Dell Latitude 5420 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". The Dell Latitude 5420 has a slightly bigger screen, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5420 | HP EliteBook 830 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
Battery and size
The HP EliteBook 830 G8 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the Dell Latitude 5420 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5420 | HP EliteBook 830 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 42 Wh | 53 Wh |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C or 4.5 mm barrel |
| Fast charging | — | 50% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | — |
| Dimensions | 321.35 x 212 x 19.3-20.9 mm | 307.8 x 204.6 x 17.9 mm |
| Materials | PC+ABS | aluminium |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Colour | Silver | Silver |
| Colours available | — | Silver |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Dell Latitude 5420 has an SD card reader and Ethernet, while the HP EliteBook 830 G8 has USB-A.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5420 | HP EliteBook 830 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB4, Power Delivery charging), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x universal 3.5 mm audio, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x microSD, 1x wedge-shaped lock slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one charging), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x 4.5 mm power |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 3 |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5420 | HP EliteBook 830 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Keyboard | Extended single-point keyboard, UK layout 80 keys, 18.05 mm key pitch | spill-resistant |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Clickpad, 115 x 67 mm, >=300 dpi | glass clickpad |
| Speakers | 2x stereo speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak | stereo speakers, Bang & Olufsen |
| Microphones | dual-array | multi-array microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0 (discrete), wedge-shaped lock slot | TPM 2.0, nano security lock slot, HP Sure Start Gen6, fingerprint reader |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5420 | HP EliteBook 830 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |