Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Latitude E6420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s

10specifications compared
3differ
7identical
177known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- Latitude E6420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:500 GB
- ThinkPad Edge E420s:320 GB
Graphics card family
- Latitude E6420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:NVIDIA
- ThinkPad Edge E420s:ATI
AC adapter power
- Latitude E6420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:65 W
- ThinkPad Edge E420s:90 W

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Comparison of E6420, ThinkPad Edge E420s
187 specifications	A Dell Latitude E6420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop Model E6420 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Anthracite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	i5-2520M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Sandy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 4200M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	ATI
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.002 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® QM67 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Dell Webcam Central	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	52229	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR048	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	60 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.34 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.07 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	352 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	241 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.69 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.24 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	35.2 cm (13.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	24.1 cm (9.49")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	2.69 cm (1.06")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.25 cm (1.28")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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