Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
20.95 mm (0.82 in) |
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| Rear height |
23.60 mm (0.92 in) |
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| Width |
321.35 mm (12.65 in) |
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| Depth |
212 mm (8.34 in) |
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| Weight (minimum) |
1.49 kg (3.30 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H |
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11500H |
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11850H |
| Processor wattage |
37.5 W |
37.5 W |
37.5 W |
| Processor core count |
6 |
6 |
8 |
| Processor thread count |
12 |
12 |
16 |
| Processor speed |
2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz |
2.90 GHz to 4.60 GHz |
2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz |
| Processor cache |
12 MB |
12 MB |
24 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Intel PCH H WM590 |
| Processor |
11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 |
| DRAM bus width |
Dual channel, 64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen 4 |
Operating system
Your Latitude 5421 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two SO-DIMM slots |
| Memory type |
DDR4 |
| Memory speed |
3200 MHz |
| Maximum memory configuration |
64 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Network port |
One RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| USB ports |
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| Audio port |
One Universal audio jack |
| Video port |
One HDMI 2.0 port |
| Media-card reader |
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| Power-adapter port |
DC-in USB Type-C |
| Security-cable slot |
One wedge-shaped lock slot |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Latitude 5421.
| 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
www.dell.com/support.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Gigabit RJ-45 |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Qualcomm QCA61x4A |
Intel AX201 |
Intel AX210 |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 867 Mbps |
Up to 2.40 Gbps |
Up to 2.40 Gbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth wireless card |
5.0 |
5.2 |
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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WWAN module
The following table lists the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) module supported on your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel 7360 (DW5820e) |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9) |
| Data rate |
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| Frequency bands supported |
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4, 5, 8) |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
Not supported |
| Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) |
Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS |
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NOTE: For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number, see the knowledge base article
000143678 at
www.dell.com/support.
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Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3204 |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio |
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| External audio interface |
Universal audio jack |
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| Number of speakers |
2 |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Supported (audio codec integrated) |
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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 |
Dual-array microphones |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Latitude 5421.
- M.2 drive x1
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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M.2 2230, Class 35 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 |
128 GB/256 GB/512 GB |
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M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 |
256 GB/512 GB/1 TB |
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M.2 2280, Class 40, solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
512 GB/1 TB/2 TB |
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M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive, self-encrypting |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 |
256 GB/512 GB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One microSD-card slot |
| Media-cards supported |
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NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| 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=18.05 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.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
One | One | ||
| Camera type |
HD RGB camera |
HD RGB + Ir camera | FHD RGB + Ir camera, proximity sensor/express sign-in | ||
| Camera location |
Front Camera |
Front camera | Front camera | ||
| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
CMOS sensor technology | CMOS sensor technology | ||
| Camera resolution: | |||||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
0.92 megapixel | 2.07 megapixels | ||
| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps | ||
| Infrared camera resolution: | |||||
| Still image |
NA |
0.23 | 0.23 | ||
| Video |
NA |
640 x 360 at 15 fps | 640 x 360 at 15 fps | ||
| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||||
| Camera |
78.60 degrees |
87 degrees | 87.60 degrees | ||
| Infrared camera |
NA |
87 degrees | 87.60 degrees | ||
Clickpad
The following table lists the Clickpad specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Clickpad (Cirque) | Clickpad (Synaptics) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clickpad resolution: | |||
| Horizontal |
3339 |
1337 | |
| Vertical |
1994 |
761 | |
| Clickpad dimensions: | |||
| Horizontal | 115 mm (4.53 in.) | 115 mm (4.53 in.) | |
| Vertical | 65 mm (2.55 in.) | 65 mm (2.55 in.) | |
| Clickpad gestures | For more information about Clickpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. | ||
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
90 W AC adapter, USB-C NOTE: 90 W is supported only in UMA configuration.
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130 W AC adapter, USB-C |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC x 240 VAC |
100 VAC x 240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 Hz x 60 Hz |
50 Hz x 60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.50 A |
1.80 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
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| Rated output voltage |
20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC |
20 VDC/5 VDC |
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| Weight | 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg) | 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg) | |
| Dimensions (inches) | 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.12 | 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.63 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 22 x 66 x 130 | 22 x 66 x 143 | |
| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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) |
-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 Latitude 5421.
| Description | Option one | Option two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
4-cell, rechargeable Li-ion battery, 64 WHr, Long Cycle Life |
4-cell, rechargeable Li-ion battery, 64 WHr, non-Long Cycle Life |
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| Battery voltage |
15.20 V |
15.20 V |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
TBD |
TBD |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||||
| Height |
7.60 mm |
7.60 mm |
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| Width |
226.60 mm |
226.60 mm |
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| Depth |
81.40 mm |
81.40 mm |
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| Temperature range: | ||||
| Operating |
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| Storage |
-20°C (-4°F ) to 65°C (149°F) |
-20°C (-4°F ) to 65°C (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) |
2 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
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2 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
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NOTE:
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| Approximate life span (discharge/charge cycles) |
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| Coin-cell battery |
CR2032 NOTE: It is recommended that you use a Dell coin-cell battery for your computer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
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CR2032 |
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| ExpressCharge | Supported | Supported | ||
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NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.
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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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four | Option five | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
High Definition (HD) |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD), Super Low Power (SLP), ComfortView Plus |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD), Privacy | |
| Display-panel technology |
Twisted Nematic (TN) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle ( WVA) | |
| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | ||||||
| Height |
173.95 mm (6.84 in.) |
173.99 mm (6.84 in.) |
173.95 mm (6.85 in.) |
173.95 mm (6.84 in.) |
173.95 mm (6.84 in.) | |
| Width |
309.40 (12.18 in.) |
309.35 (12.18 in.) |
309.40 (12.18 in.) |
309.40 (12.18 in.) |
309.40 (12.18 in.) | |
| Diagonal |
355.60 mm (14 in.) |
355.6 mm (14 in.) |
355.6 mm (14 in.) |
355.60 mm (14 in.) |
355.60 mm (14 in.) | |
| Display-panel native resolution |
1366 x 768 |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
1920x1080 | |
| Luminance (typical) |
220 nits |
250 nits |
400 nits |
300 nits |
300 nits | |
| Megapixels |
1.05 |
2.07 |
2.07 |
2.07 |
2.07 | |
| Color gamut |
NTSC 45% typical |
NTSC 45% typical |
sRGB 100% typical |
NTSC 72% typical |
sRGB 100% | |
| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
112 |
157 |
157 |
157 |
157 | |
| Contrast ratio (typ) |
300:1 |
600:1 |
1000:1 |
600:1 |
600:1 | |
| Response time (min) |
25 ms |
35 ms |
35 ms |
35 ms |
35 ms | |
| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
60 Hz | |
| Horizontal view angle |
40 minimum |
80 minimum |
80 minimum |
80 minimum |
80 minimum | |
| Vertical view angle |
10/30 (Top/ Bottom) min |
80 minimum |
80 minimum |
80 minimum |
80 minimum | |
| Pixel pitch |
0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm |
0.161 mm x 0.161 mm |
0.161 mm x 0.161 mm |
0.161 mm x 0.161 mm |
0.161 x 0.161 | |
| Power consumption (maximum) |
2.40 W |
3.60 W |
2.50 W |
4.10 W |
3.50 W | |
| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare | |
| Touch options |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes | |
Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Latitude 5421.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint-reader sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Latitude 5421.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics |
One HDMI 2.0 port |
Shared system memory |
11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Latitude 5421.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
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NVIDIA GeForce MX450 |
One HDMI 2.0 port |
2 GB |
GDDR6 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Latitude 5421.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°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 |
Not tested |
| Shock (maximum) |
140 G† |
Not tested |
| Altitude range |
0 m to 3048 m (32 ft to 5518.4 ft) |
0 m to 10668 m (32 ft to 19234.4 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 user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.
Sensor and control
| Sensor support | |
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| Sensor | Windows Adaptive Color |
| Accelerometer (G sensor): One on the base (system board) and another on the hinge-up (optional) | |




























