General
| Dell |
| Latitude E5420 | 469-0239 |
| Laptop |
| English |
| EN - 159 Manual (PDF), EN - 159 (PDF) |
Processor
Processor family | Intel® Core™ i3 |
Processor model | i3-2310M |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
Motherboard chipset | Intel® HM65 Express |
Processor frequency | 2.1 GHz |
Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
Processor cache | 3 MB |
Processor front side bus | - MHz |
Processor socket | BGA 1023 |
Processor cores | 2 |
Processor threads | 4 |
Processor lithography | 32 nm |
Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
Stepping | J1 |
Bus type | DMI |
Processor codename | Sandy Bridge |
ECC supported by processor | ✗ |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W |
Processor series | Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series |
FSB Parity | ✗ |
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Tjunction | 100 °C |
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 21 |
Processor generation | 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3 |
Storage
Total storage capacity | 320 GB |
Storage media | HDD |
HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
HDD capacity | 320 GB |
Card reader integrated | ✓ |
Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
Display
Display diagonal | 14 " |
Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
LED backlight | ✓ |
Memory
Internal memory | 2 GB |
Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
Memory clock speed | 1333 MHz |
Other features
Graphics card family | Intel |
LightScribe | - |
Infrared data port | ✗ |
AC adapter included | ✓ |
Type | PC |
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model | - |
On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
On-board graphics card ID | 0x116 |
On-board graphics card | ✓ |
On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
Audio
Audio system | - |
Built-in microphone | ✓ |
Keyboard
Numeric keypad | ✗ |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
Spill-resistant keyboard | ✓ |
Pointing device | Touchpad |
Network
Wi-Fi | ✓ |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Ethernet LAN | ✓ |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Bluetooth | ✓ |
Bluetooth version | 3.0+HS |
Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN |
Software
Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Ports & interfaces
ExpressCard slot | ✓ |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
Headphone outputs | 1 |
Microphone in | ✓ |
S/PDIF out port | ✗ |
DVI port | ✗ |
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity | - |
SmartCard slot | - |
CardBus PCMCIA slot type | - |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
eSATA ports quantity | 0 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
Docking connector | ✓ |
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity | 0 |
Thunderbolt ports quantity | 0 |
Charging port type | DC-in jack |
Weight & dimensions
Weight | 2040 g |
Width | 350 mm |
Depth | 240 mm |
Height (front) | 29.90 mm |
Height (rear) | 32.5 mm |
Battery
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery life (max) | - h |
Number of battery cells | 6 |
Battery capacity | 60 Wh |
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR |
Processor special features
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | ✓ |
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | ✓ |
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | ✓ |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | ✗ |
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | ✓ |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | ✓ |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | ✓ |
Intel Clear Video Technology | ✗ |
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | ✓ |
Intel® Insider™ | ✓ |
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | ✓ |
Intel Flex Memory Access | ✓ |
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | ✗ |
Intel Trusted Execution Technology | ✗ |
Intel Enhanced Halt State | ✓ |
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ✓ |
Intel Demand Based Switching | ✗ |
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | ✗ |
Intel 64 | ✓ |
Execute Disable Bit | ✓ |
Idle States | ✓ |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | ✓ |
Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023) mm |
Supported instruction sets | AVX |
Processor code | SR04S |
CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
Embedded options available | ✗ |
Graphics & IMC lithography | 32 nm |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ✗ |
Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ✓ |
Conflict-Free processor | ✗ |
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | ✓ |
Intel FDI Technology | ✓ |
Intel Rapid Storage Technology | ✗ |
Integrated 4G WiMAX | ✓ |
Intel Fast Memory Access | ✓ |
Processor ARK ID | 52220 |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | ✓ |
Redesigned for work in your world
The redesigned Latitude™ E5420 is ideal for professionals looking for a budget-friendly blend of mobility and at-your-desk computing.
Ready for whatever your work might dish out, this highly durable laptop is stylishly armored top to bottom with a hard-wearing Tri-Metal™ design, including an anodized brushed aluminum display back, reinforced steel hinges, a magnesium alloy internal frame and zinc alloy latches. The Latitude E5420 is also equipped with a protective LCD seal, 360-degree bumper for added screen protection and a spill-resistant keyboard that can outlast the bumps and spills of everyday work.
You can enjoy outstanding productivity with the optional backlit1 keyboard, ideal for in-flight use or in low-light settings, and a wide array of long-life battery options to help keep productivity in full swing.
Lastly, as a member of the Latitude E-Family, the E5420 provides go-anywhere productivity, confident security and efficient manageability in a built-to-last, durable design — all that you’ve come to expect from the Latitude “E.”
Design that’s built to last
Doing business today means working anytime, anywhere. You need a laptop to keep up with your work style. Latitude™ E-Family laptops combine world-class design with durability to perform, wherever business takes you.
- Look sharp while working hard, thanks to the Dell Tri-Metal™ design with an anodized brushed aluminum LCD finish.
- Worry less about making a mess with the spill-resistant keyboard and LCD protective seal that helps to form a barrier around your LCD panel when closed.
- Appreciate the fine details, from strong steel hinges and zinc alloy display latch to the durable powder-coated underside that helps guard against nicks and scratches.
Go-anywhere productivity
Get long-lasting power and performance to make your job easier, whether you are in the office or on the road. Latitude™ E-Family laptops are built with your business in mind, offering great features to help increase productivity.
- Stay productive with a variety of battery life options, including a 4-cell, 6-cell, 9-cell and 9-cell (97Wh) 3-year limited hardware warranty2 Lithium Ion battery options.
- Multitask at the speed of business with Intel® Core™ processor options, high-bandwidth DDR3 memory.
- Communicate effectively worldwide with built-in webcam, array microphones that help provide better sound quality and a high-performing antenna for ideal mobile broadband connections.
- Work in your comfort zone with 180-degree LCD movement.
- Type anywhere with the only commercial laptop to offer a backlit keyboard1 option.
Confident security
Enjoy seamless integration into your IT environment and rest easy knowing that Latitude™ E-Family laptops — and your company data — are secure and protected anywhere in the world.
Know your data is secure with Dell’s Data Protection Encryption, and protect your data from unexpected mishaps with Dell Fast Response Free-Fall Sensor and StrikeZone™.
Control who has access to your data with Dell Data Protection Access, contactless smart card and fingerprint reader login access options.
Help prevent system viruses and contain data leaks with port control options.
Management made easy
Manage and maintain your fleet of Latitude™ E-Family laptops with ease from planning and deploying to ongoing maintenance and support.
- Confidently plan future product roll-outs with Dell Latitude’s long life cycles, transitions and ImageWatch™ advance look at software and hardware changes.
- Upgrade or service key components conveniently via one single access door.
- Save time and money with Dell KACE™ easy to use systems management appliances.
- Know you have a partner with Dell for maintaining and supporting your systems with a wide range of customizable and globally focused service and support options.