Dell Latitude 5420Laptop 14" i7-1165G7 16GB 256GB SSD FHD Backlit Win 11 Pro

Dell Latitude 5420 14" Business Laptop

A 14-inch Dell Latitude business laptop powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, with 16GB of RAM, a fast 256GB NVMe SSD, a Full HD display, a backlit keyboard and Windows 11 Pro. Every unit is refurbished, fully tested in Melbourne and backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, with free standard AU shipping.

Key Benefits

• Quad-core 11th Gen Core i7 performance. The Intel Core i7-1165G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 12MB cache and speeds of up to 4.70GHz, so everyday business applications, video calls and multitasking stay quick and responsive.
• 16GB of memory for real multitasking. 16GB of RAM gives comfortable headroom for Microsoft 365, a busy web browser, video meetings and line-of-business software running side by side.
• Fast NVMe SSD storage. A 256GB NVMe solid state drive delivers quick start-ups, fast application launches and silent operation with no moving parts.
• Crisp 14-inch Full HD screen. The 1920 x 1080 non-touch display keeps text sharp and gives enough room to work in two windows side by side, in a size that still slips easily into a laptop bag.
• Backlit keyboard. Keyboard backlighting makes it easy to type accurately in dim meeting rooms, on evening flights or when working late at the kitchen table.
• Windows 11 Pro, ready for business. Supplied with Windows 11 Pro, including business features such as BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop and domain or Microsoft Entra ID join.

Performance in Use

The Latitude range is Dell's mainstream business laptop family, and the Latitude 5420 is a 14-inch clamshell model built for everyday professional work. At its heart is the Intel Core i7-1165G7, a four-core, eight-thread processor from Intel's 11th generation. With a maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.70GHz and a 12MB cache, it responds quickly when you open a large spreadsheet, switch between a CRM and your inbox, or export a batch of PDFs at the end of the day. Eight threads mean background jobs such as cloud file sync, security scans and Windows updates can run without dragging down the app you are actually working in.

Memory and storage are well balanced for office and hybrid work. The 16GB of RAM lets you keep Microsoft 365, Teams or Zoom, a stack of browser tabs, and accounting software such as Xero or MYOB open together without constant reloading. The 256GB NVMe solid state drive boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds and opens applications far faster than the mechanical hard drives found in older business laptops. For staff who keep most of their files in OneDrive, SharePoint or Google Drive, 256GB comfortably holds the operating system, everyday applications and current working documents, while larger archives can live in the cloud or on an external drive.

The 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen is a practical size for people who move between desk, meeting room and home. It is large enough to run two documents side by side and small enough to carry every day in a backpack or tote. The panel is rated at 220 nits of brightness, which is well suited to typical indoor lighting in offices, classrooms and homes. It is a non-touch display, which suits keyboard-and-mouse productivity work and keeps the screen free of fingerprints. The backlit keyboard is a genuine everyday advantage: when the lights are down for a presentation or you are working late, the keys stay easy to find.

Because it runs Windows 11 Pro, the Latitude 5420 slots neatly into managed business environments. BitLocker drive encryption helps protect company data if a laptop is lost or stolen, Remote Desktop makes it easy for IT to help staff, and domain or Microsoft Entra ID join lets the laptop be enrolled alongside the rest of a fleet. For a small business equipping new starters, a school outfitting teachers or administration staff, or a sole trader who wants a dependable machine without paying new-laptop prices, this configuration offers a strong mix of processor power, memory and fast storage.

Typical workloads it handles comfortably include email, word processing and spreadsheets, web-based business systems, video conferencing, online learning, light photo editing and remote desktop sessions into office servers. It is not designed to be a gaming machine or a 3D rendering workstation, but for the work most people do every day it offers a noticeable step up from older dual-core business laptops, in a clamshell design that is easy to live with.

It also makes sense as a value choice. A Core i7 business laptop with 16GB of RAM and NVMe storage would cost considerably more new, yet the everyday experience of opening documents, joining meetings and moving between applications is what most users actually notice. Choosing a refurbished Latitude 5420 lets a business, school or home office stretch its budget further, equip more people with capable machines, and put the savings towards software, accessories or support instead.

Tech Specs

Is It Right for You?

Condition Grades

Battery note: 70%+ battery for Grade A, 50–70% for Grade B, 30-day battery warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What processor does this Dell Latitude 5420 have?

It has an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 12MB cache and speeds of up to 4.70GHz. It handles office work, multitasking and video conferencing with ease.

Which operating system is installed?

The laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro installed and activated, ready for business features such as BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop and domain or Microsoft Entra ID join.

Does it have a touchscreen?

No. The 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display is a non-touch panel, and this is a standard clamshell laptop rather than a 2-in-1 convertible.

Does the keyboard light up?

Yes. This Latitude 5420 was built by Dell with a backlit keyboard, so you can type comfortably in dim rooms and on evening flights.

Does it have a fingerprint reader or 4G/LTE?

No. This configuration was built without a fingerprint reader and without a mobile broadband (4G/LTE) module, so you will sign in with a PIN or password and connect through your usual network.

Is 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD enough for business use?

For most office and hybrid work, yes. 16GB of RAM comfortably runs Microsoft 365, video meetings and many browser tabs at once, and the 256GB NVMe SSD holds Windows, your applications and current documents. If you keep large photo or video libraries, pair it with cloud storage or an external drive.

Is shipping free and how is the laptop tested?

Yes, this laptop ships with free standard AU shipping. Before dispatch every unit is fully tested, cleaned, graded and loaded with Windows 11 Pro by our Melbourne technicians.

Warranty & Why Buy From Reboot IT

Every refurbished Dell Latitude 5420 comes with a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT covering hardware faults under normal use, plus a 30-day battery warranty. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and supplying business-grade IT equipment from Melbourne since 2001, and every laptop is professionally tested, cleaned and graded by our in-house technicians before it leaves the warehouse. Each Latitude 5420 is checked for keyboard, display, storage and battery function, then wiped and loaded with a clean installation of Windows 11 Pro so it is ready to sign in and start working the day it arrives. If anything goes wrong within the warranty period, our Melbourne team is here to help.

Buying refurbished business hardware is a smart way to get well-built Dell Latitude quality while keeping good equipment in use and out of landfill. Enjoy free standard AU shipping, local Australian support and a team that knows these machines inside out. Visit reboot-it.com.au for more refurbished laptops, desktops and monitors.