Dell · 2021 · end of life
Dell Latitude 5420
2021, i5-1145G7
The mainstream Tiger Lake business 14 that Dell certified for Ubuntu and that sells refurbished from under 300 USD.
from $289 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for office and web work study programming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value and battery, weakest on display.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 4/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM is user-upgradeable
- Long 10h real-world battery
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
8 or newer. Wi-Fi is the Intel AX201, fine out of the box.
Ubuntu certified: Latitude 5420 (i5-1145G7), 20.04 LTS →Show full report
LTS, so the Tiger Lake hardware is signed off and a stock 22.04 or 24.04 install runs cleanly on kernel 5.8 or newer. Wi-Fi is the Intel AX201, fine out of the box. UVC webcam SKU has no IPU6 dependency. The fingerprint reader varies by SKU and works with fprintd on most once firmware is present, so call it a tweak. Two SO-DIMM slots take DDR4-3200 to 64 GB, which is the real reason to pick the 5000 line over the soldered 7000.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Any current Fedora clears the Tiger Lake kernel floor easily. Same fingerprint caveat as Ubuntu.
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Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots to 64 GB make this an easy box to live with for years.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1145G7 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors |
| Weight | 1.5 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 63 Wh, around 10 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell Latitude 5420 (2021, i5-1145G7) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Dell certified the 5420 with the i5-1145G7 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, so the Tiger Lake hardware is signed off and a stock 22.04 or 24.04 install runs cleanly on kernel 5.8 or newer.
- What does the Dell Latitude 5420 (2021, i5-1145G7) cost?
- Last seen around 289 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Dell Latitude 5420 (2021, i5-1145G7) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell Latitude 5420 (2021, i5-1145G7)?
- 1.5 kg (3.31 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 63 Wh pack, around 10 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.
The Dell Latitude 5420 (2021, i5-1145G7) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $289 last seen 2026-05-22
Find remaining Dell stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
