Lenovo ThinkPad T14 vs Dell Latitude 7420
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 14-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: the Dell Latitude 7420 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
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Key differences
- Storage Dell Latitude 7420 wins
The Dell Latitude 7420 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has USB-A and Ethernet, while only the Dell Latitude 7420 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
- Age Dell Latitude 7420 wins
The Dell Latitude 7420 is a year newer (2021 against 2020).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 if…
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You multitask a lot: its AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the Dell Latitude 7420 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2021.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 7420 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell Latitude 7420 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Intel Core i7-1185G7 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR4x-3733 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Partly upgradeable | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (2242 PCIe 3.0 x2, or 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 on larger options) | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 14 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 1 hr | — |
| Weight | — | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm | 321.35 x 208.69 x 16.90-18.88 mm |
| Materials | PPS / 50% GF (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom) | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Colour | — | Silver |
| Colours available | Black | — |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has USB-A and Ethernet, while the Dell Latitude 7420 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data, Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x side docking connector, Kensington lock slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Power Delivery, charging), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm universal audio jack, 1x microSD, 1x wedge-shaped security lock slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Keyboard | 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls | 19.05 x 18.05 mm key pitch, UK 80-key QWERTY layout |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad | 115 x 65 mm touchpad |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak |
| Microphones | — | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington security slot | TPM 2.0, wedge-shaped security lock slot |
Software and model
The Dell Latitude 7420 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Update promise | None | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |