Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
15.70 mm (0.62 in.) |
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| Rear height |
18.37 mm (0.72 in.) |
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| Width |
314 mm (12.36 in.) |
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| Depth |
227.50 mm (8.96 in.) |
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| Weight
NOTE:The weight of your computer depends on the configuration that is ordered and manufacturing variability.
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1.55 kg (3.42 lb) |
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported in your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four | Option five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
12th Generation Intel Core i3-1215U |
12th Generation Intel Core i5-1235U |
12th Generation Intel Core i5-1240P |
12th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U |
12th Generation Intel Core i7-1260P |
| Processor wattage |
15 W |
15 W |
28 W |
15 W |
28 W |
| Processor core count |
6 |
10 |
12 |
10 |
12 |
| Processor thread count |
8 |
12 |
20 |
12 |
20 |
| Processor speed |
Up to 4.4 GHz |
Up to to 4.4 GHz |
Up to 4.4 GHz |
Up to 4.7 GHz |
Up to 4.6 GHz |
| Processor cache |
10 MB |
12 MB |
12 MB |
12 MB |
18 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported in your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Integrated in the processor |
| Processor |
12th Generation Intel Core i3U/i5U/i5P/i7U/i7P |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen4 |
Operating system
Your Inspiron 14 5420 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Education, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home in S-mode, 64-bit
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications that are supported by your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two-SoDIMM |
| Memory type |
DDR4 |
| Memory speed |
3200 MHz/4800 MHz |
| Maximum memory configuration |
32 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
4 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports and slots
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
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| Audio port |
One headset jack |
| Video port(s) |
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| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Power-adapter port |
One 4.50 mm x 2.90 mm DC-in |
| Security-cable slot |
Not supported |
| SIM-card slot | nano-SIM slot |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
Dell Support Site.
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Realtek RTL8822CE |
Intel AX201 |
Intel AX211 |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 867 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth wireless card |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
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NOTE:The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.
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Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3254 |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
High-definition audio |
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| External audio interface |
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| Number of speakers |
Two |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Not supported |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average speaker output |
2 W |
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| Peak speaker output |
2.5 W |
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| Subwoofer output |
Not supported |
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| Microphone |
Camera module dual mic |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 14 5420.
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive
- One M.2 2280 solid-state drive
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps
NOTE:The performance of the PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 will be limited to PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth on the system.
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Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps
NOTE:The performance of the PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 will be limited to PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth on the system.
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Up to 2 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards that are supported in your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One SD-card slot |
| Media-cards supported |
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NOTE:The maximum capacity that is supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card that is installed on your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
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| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| Keyboard size |
X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=19.05 mm key pitch |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE:You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
NOTE:If Copilot in Windows is not available on your computer, the Copilot key launches Windows Search. For more information about Copilot in Windows, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at the
Dell Support site.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
FHD camera |
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| Camera location |
Front |
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| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
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| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
2.07 megapixels |
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| Video |
1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: |
82 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
>300 dpi |
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| Vertical |
>300 dpi |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
115 mm (4.53 in.) |
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| Vertical |
80 mm (3.15 in.) |
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| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at Microsoft Support Site. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
65 W |
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| Connector dimensions: | ||
| External diameter |
4.50 mm |
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| Internal diameter |
2.90 mm |
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| Power-adapter dimensions: | ||
| Height |
28 mm (1.10 in.) |
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| Width |
108 mm (4.30 in.) |
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| Depth |
47 mm (1.90 in.) |
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| Power-adapter weight (maximum) |
0.29 kg (0.65 lb) |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.50 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
3.34 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
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| Temperature range: | ||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
4-cell 54 Wh polymer |
4-cell 64 Wh polymer |
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| Battery voltage |
15 VDC |
15.20 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.23 kg (0.51 lb) |
0.26 kg (0.57 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | |||
| Height |
5.75 mm (0.23 in.) |
5.75 mm (0.23 in.) |
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| Width |
271.90 mm (10.70 in.) |
271.90 mm (10.70 in.) |
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| Depth |
82 mm (3.23 in.) |
82 mm (3.23 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
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| Storage |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
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| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | |
| Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE:Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on, using the settings on the MyDell application (Power option). For more information about MyDell application, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
Dell Support Site.
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| Coin-cell battery |
CR2032 |
CR2032 |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
CAUTION:Dell Technologies recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption.
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition (FHD+), ComfortView |
Full High Definition (FHD+), ComfortView |
2.2K, ComfortView Plus |
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| Touch options |
No |
Yes |
No |
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| Display-panel technology |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | ||||
| Height |
301.59 mm (11.87 in.) |
301.59 mm (11.87 in.) |
301.59 mm (11.87 in.) |
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| Width |
188.50 mm (7.42 in.) |
188.50 mm (7.42 in.) |
188.50 mm (7.42 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
355.65 mm (14 in.) |
355.65 mm (14 in.) |
355.65 mm (14 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1200 |
1920 x 1200 |
2240 x 1400 |
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| Luminance (typical) |
250 nits |
250 nits |
300 nits |
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| Megapixels |
2.3 |
2.3 |
3.1 |
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| Color gamut |
45% NTSC (typical) |
45% NTSC (typical) |
sRGB100 (typical) |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
162 |
162 |
189 |
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| Contrast ratio (typical) |
600:1 |
600:1 |
1000:1 |
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| Response time (maximum) |
35 ms |
35 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
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| Vertical view angle |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.157 mm |
0.157 mm |
0.1346 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
3.20 W |
3.55 W |
5.30 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Glare (with cover glass) |
Anti-glare |
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Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint-reader sensor technology |
Trans-capacitive sensing |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution |
500 |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 pixels |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Controller | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics |
Shared system memory |
12th Generation Intel Core i3U/i5U/i5P/i7U/i7P |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NOTE:Intel Iris Xe Graphics will default to Intel UHD Graphics on computers with single-channel memory configuration.
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Shared system memory |
12th Generation Intel Core i5U/i5P/i7U/i7P |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 14 5420.
| Controller | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|
|
NVIDIA GeForce MX570/570A |
2 GB |
GDDR6 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 14 5420.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.




























