Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 vs Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 vs Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1, two laptops by Dell. Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 was introduced to market in January 2021 and Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 was launched in January 2021. Both Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 are members of Dell's Latitude 2-in-1 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Latitude 2-in-1 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1	January 2021	11.6"	303.8 x 207.9 x 21.25 mm	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1	January 2021	13.3"	305.7 x 207.5 x 16.9 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7320 2-in-1	January 2021	13.3"	306.5 x 199.5 x 16.4 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1	January 2021	14.0"	321.3 x 208.6 x 17 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1	January 2021	14.0"	310.5 x 215.1 x 8.4-13.9 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Dell Latitude 9520 2-in-1	January 2021	15.0"	340.3 x 215.8 x 18 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
11.6" TouchScreen - TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron N4120
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600
4GB Ram
303.8 x 207.9 x 21.25 mm (11.96 x 8.19 x 0.84 inches)
Weight: 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
321.3 x 208.6 x 17 mm (12.65 x 8.21 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 over Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1

Weight	1.45 kg vs 1.46 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.1 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 over Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.6% vs ~58.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 23.5 mm	17.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 11.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	157 ppi vs 135 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 200 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 0.14 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster data transfers
NVMe Type SSD	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v6 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v4.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-A
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 6.5 cm vs 10.0 x 5.5 cm

Common Strengths of Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 and Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 and Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 vs Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and the Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Surface Area	632 cm2 (98 inches2)	670 cm2 (103.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~58.8%	~80.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~23.5 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and the Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 External Dimensions

Weight

Latitude 3190 2-in-1 weighs 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs), whereas the Latitude 7420 2-in-1 weighs 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 1.45 kg

Avg: up to 12" 1.04 kg

Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 1.46 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 21.30 mm

Avg: up to 12" 16.43 mm

Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 17.00 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 vs Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Celeron N4120 Intel Pentium Silver N5000 Intel Pentium Silver N5030	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7
Base Frequency	1.1 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	4	8
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	14 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	446	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	1550	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	449	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	1076	5087

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Celeron N4120

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	200 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	650 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	5 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	124.8 GFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	96	640
TMUs	12	40
ROPs	2	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 has a FLOPS value of 0.14 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	2400 MHz	4267 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

The Latitude 7420 2-in-1 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Latitude 3190 2-in-1's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Latitude 3190 (2-in-1)	Dell Latitude 7420 (2-in-1)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh	42 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging		No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 / 90 W
Voltage	11.4 V	11.4 V

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 42 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 42 Wh

Avg: up to 12" 38 Wh

Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 42 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
The Latitude 7420 2-in-1 offers a larger max storage capacity of 1 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Latitude 3190 2-in-1's storage capacity of 256 GB.

Storage Options	64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	eMMC	SSD (M2)
NVMe	No	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 vs Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Latitude 3190 2-in-1 has a display size of 11.6".On the other hand, Latitude 7420 2-in-1 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Latitude 3190 2-in-1 is 371cm² / 57inch² whereas the Latitude 7420 2-in-1's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Latitude 7420 2-in-1 features a higher pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 135 PPI

Avg: up to 12" 139 PPI

Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Latitude 7420 2-in-1 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 200 nits

Avg: up to 12" 232 nits

Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 vs Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Latitude 7420 2-in-1 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Latitude 3190 2-in-1 (v5).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 have USB-A ports. Latitude 3190 2-in-1 has 2x USB 3.1 USB-A ports, while Latitude 7420 2-in-1 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Latitude 7420 2-in-1 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports. Latitude 3190 2-in-1 does not have USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Latitude 7420 2-in-1 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Latitude 3190 2-in-1 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 feature an HDMI port. Latitude 3190 2-in-1 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Latitude 7420 2-in-1 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Latitude 7420 2-in-1 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Latitude 3190 2-in-1 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Latitude 3190 2-in-1 and Latitude 7420 2-in-1 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v5	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v4.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.1	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	No	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No