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Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series

Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series

645 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (181)
price (117)
usability (80)
durability (75)
screen (64)

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portability (48)
size (35)
energy (20)
image quality (11)
sound (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 645 reviews of Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and usability. The battery and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the connectivity and sound, while opinions are divided on the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and portability. The price and durability are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the battery. Comments are divided on the design.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 136 user reviews of Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the screen and durability. The usability and performance are also appreciated. There are some less positive views about the sound and portability.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Dell Latitude E6420 (14-inch, 2011) Series from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Natalie Shoemaker (pcmag.com)

Dell Latitude E6420 XFR

For those who work in harsher environments than an office or classroom, the Dell Latitude E6420 XFR fully-rugged laptop is built to go off the road and protect your data.

Ultra-rugged design. Core i7 CPU and SSD combo makes for speedy performance. Bluetooth helps connects your wireless peripherals. WiMAX will help keep you connected wherever your work takes you. Backlit keyboard.

Pricey. Laptop gets hot.

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Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

Dell Latitude E6420 ATG

What does $3000 get you in a business laptop these days? With the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG, it buys top-flight computing speed and nearly half a day's battery life packed into a feature-rich chassis with a fortified case that might stop some bullets.

Four USB ports ; Supersturdy construction ; Great performance ; Incredible battery life

Heavy for its screen size ; Average gaming scores ; Extremely pricey for a 14-inch laptop

The Dell Latitude E6420 delivers all the power you'd want in a business laptop plus outstanding battery life, but its weight and high price tag make it overkill for mainstream users.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Dell Latitude E6420

The Dell Latitude E6420 can be outrageously powerful (for a steep price) or run the bare essentials yet still be a competent business laptop.

Revamped design is nice. Sturdy frame. Wide selection of Intel processors. Backlit keyboard. Great typing experience. Soft mouse buttons. Excellent battery life. Higher-resolution available.

Very heavy for a 14-inch laptop. Pointing stick is stiff.

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Apr, 2011

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Dell Latitude E6420-ATG

The triple-metal construction includes a magnesium-alloy skeleton, an anodized aluminum lid, and a powder-coat magnesium-alloy bottom panel. This same metal construction extends to the steel hinges and zinc-alloy latch mechanism. The outer edges of the...

Semi-rugged construction inside and out. Fast Intel Core i7 processor. Almost nine hours of battery life. Adjustable backlit keyboard

Heavy and unwieldy. Expensive

From its semi-rugged construction to its beefy Intel Core i7 processor, the Dell Latitude E6420-ATG is made to take a beating while providing all of the functionality you need from a business laptop.

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Expert review by : Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Notebook

Handled laptop. Robust laptops are called for on the construction

Very stable chassis; Protected ports; Extremely bright, matt screen; Very quiet and cool; High application performance with SSD; User-friendly interface positioning; Large selection of communication modules; Large range of services; Typing-friendly...

High weight; No number pad; No DisplayPort / USB 3.0 directly on device; Viewing angle dependency on the vertical plane

If you have reasons for a semi-ruggedized notebook, you luckily don't have to choose from hundreds of models. In addition to Panasonic (Toughbook C1), only Getac (S400) and Wortmann (TERRA Mobile INDUSTRY 1280) offer corresponding devices. However,...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Amber Riippa (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Latitude E6420 Review: Great Notebook With a Multitouch Option

The Dell Latitude E6420 is a good 14-inch business notebook with stellar build quality and a lot of neat options. Users can configure it to include a multitouch display and discrete graphics, as well as an Intel quad-core processor. Check out our full...

Business-rugged build quality ; Good overall performance ; Lots of options, including multitouch display ; Impressive audio performance ; Stays cool

Price is high as configured ; USB 3.0 not included ; Lackluster display ; The Dell Latitude E6420 offers an impressive array of options from discrete graphics and backlit keyboard to multitouch display and a 256GB SSD. Just be prepared to pay for all...

The Dell Latitude E6420 offers an impressive array of options from discrete graphics and backlit keyboard to multitouch display and a 256GB SSD. Just be prepared to pay for all of the best options if you want a real powerhouse.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Review

If you like the current lineup of Dell business laptops but need something more rugged for use and abuse at work, then Dell's new Latitude E6420 ATG might be the perfect notebook for you. Keep reading to find out more about this semi-rugged laptop.

Excellent durability ; Good battery life ; Modular drive bay allows for easy storage expansion

Expensive ; Heavy like a brick ; Difficult to upgrade (opening the unit requires some time and effort) ; The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG is one of the most well-balanced notebooks we've seen in the semi-rugged class of business notebooks. The system is a...

The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG is one of the most well-balanced notebooks we've seen in the semi-rugged class of business notebooks. The system is a bit pricey, however, and suffers in screen resolution options and ease of upgrades. It is also heavy,...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Latitude E6420 Notebook

Ever Popular. Although it has practically died out in the consume

Incredibly Sturdy Case; High-Quality Metallic Design; Very Good Craftsmanship and Excellent Feel; Conveniently Placed Ports; Many Options for Internet Access Available; Comprehensive Warranty; Comfortable Input Devices; Backlit Keyboard; Bright...

No Displayport or USB3.0 Ports; Low Screen Contrast; Limited Vertical Viewing Angles; High GPU Temperature Possible

Lenovo Thinkpad T420, HP Elitebook 8460p. We can even recommend the Acer Travelmate 8472TG, albeit reluctantly.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Dell Latitude E3 Refresh (E6420, E6520, E5420, E5520)

All's made new in February. Rumors have been around for a while, ...

Dell apparently goes even a step further in view of compatibility. Thus, the various configurations available for the modular bay (additional 30W battery, HDD adapter, optical drive, USB 3.0 adapter) can be swapped throughout Dell's E6x20 notebook...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Dell Latitude E6420 business laptop

Dell Latitude E6420 review: A well built 15.6in laptop with good speed, but it could use more features for the price

Performance ; Build quality ; Keyboard

Lacks USB 3.0 ; Could use more features ; 64-bit Windows has to be specified

The Latitude E6420 is a well built business machine with good performance. However, it could use a few more standard features for the price (such as USB 3.0) and we also wish that Dell supplied both the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 versions in the...

Jul, 2011

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