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Mar 26, 2026 3:42 PM

Refurb Dell Latitude 5420 Laptop: 14" FHD, i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Dell Refurbished is offering 25% Off Select Refurbished Dell Latitude 5420 Notebooks (Various Specs & Configurations) when you apply promo code AFXTR5420X in the cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: Availability will vary by configuration/specs. Quantities are limited. Must apply the listed promo code in cart to receive discount.

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  • Dell Latitude 5420 Notebook (Refurbished - Cosmetic Grade B)
    • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro
      • $246.75 after code AFXTR5420X
  • Dell Latitude 5420 Notebook (Refurbished - Cosmetic Grade A)
    • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro
      • $284.25 after code AFXTR5420X

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  • 100 day warranty (details).
  • 1-year extended warranty offered for $49
  • Cosmetic grade scale is here
  • Click what's in the box tab to see more details.
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Dell Refurbished is offering 25% Off Select Refurbished Dell Latitude 5420 Notebooks (Various Specs & Configurations) when you apply promo code AFXTR5420X in the cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: Availability will vary by configuration/specs. Quantities are limited. Must apply the listed promo code in cart to receive discount.

Examples:
  • Dell Latitude 5420 Notebook (Refurbished - Cosmetic Grade B)
    • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro
      • $246.75 after code AFXTR5420X
  • Dell Latitude 5420 Notebook (Refurbished - Cosmetic Grade A)
    • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro
      • $284.25 after code AFXTR5420X

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • 100 day warranty (details).
  • 1-year extended warranty offered for $49
  • Cosmetic grade scale is here
  • Click what's in the box tab to see more details.
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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swechsler
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Review here [notebookcheck.net].

Recommend getting an i7 and 16GB; while memory is upgradeable to 64GB (2 slots), the cost of new memory these days is outrageous.
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MountainGuru
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I have a couple of these refurbs. I found in both cases that the thermal compound on the CPU/GPU is dried and crusty causing the laptops to thermal throttle badly. Its a very easy fix and using PTM7950 dropped the temps from 100c to a max of 65c during cinebench heat runs. After that they are pretty zippy and a great deal on a small form laptop.
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rmsaelephant
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Refurbished and a 6 year old processor. $200 is cheap but this thing isn't exactly cutting edge.
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Community Reviews

This refurbished Latitude 5420 is a compact business laptop that stands out for everyday work, school, and light home lab use. The i7 1185G7 and 16GB RAM configuration is repeatedly framed as the right starting point, and the memory can be expanded to 64GB with two slots. It handles browsing, Excel, Minecraft, and even college workloads well, and Windows 11 support is confirmed. The main cautions are older Intel battery life, warm running, and occasional refurb concerns like worn thermal paste or enterprise locks. A solid small laptop if you can live with an aging platform and keep it plugged in sometimes.

Common Questions (5)

  • It is fast enough for browsing, Excel, and school work, and can handle Minecraft and older games well. It is not a cutting-edge machine, so heavier workloads will feel slower than newer laptops.

    rmsaelephantmasterz13nlanderpdinc

  • Battery life can be weak on this generation, and older refurb units may run warm or overheat. Several comments suggest keeping it plugged in or docked, and one fix for thermal throttling is replacing dried thermal paste.

    fintlewoodlewixMike_NJMedic311MountainGuru

  • Yes, this model supports Windows 11. If a Windows 10 machine is eligible, the upgrade is free; the main blocker can be UEFI boot not being enabled in BIOS.

    SRL2SRL2SkillfulMask719

  • Yes, the 16GB configuration is the better buy because it is only slightly more expensive and avoids an immediate upgrade. The RAM is upgradeable to 64GB across 2 slots, but replacement memory is expensive.

    swechslern0p

  • The code AFXTR5420X appears to be a 25% off coupon. A Chase card offer may also give 15% off Dell purchases, up to $50.

    wikipostClu11152

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Mar 30, 2026 8:06 PM
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CurrentrezMar 30, 2026 8:06 PM
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These are great I've been using them for my side business laptops. They're fast enough to get basic browsing and excel.The only downside to this as with all Dell laptops old, new, refurbished, the battery degradation is awful. Either need to swap the out within a few months or just leave the laptop docked or plugged in.
Mar 30, 2026 8:09 PM
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pktarMar 30, 2026 8:09 PM
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Nice deal for people who need a Windows laptop.
Mar 30, 2026 8:21 PM
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PeterGJMar 30, 2026 8:21 PM
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Quote from Currentrez View quoted comment :
These are great I've been using them for my side business laptops. They're fast enough to get basic browsing and excel.The only downside to this as with all Dell laptops old, new, refurbished, the battery degradation is awful. Either need to swap the out within a few months or just leave the laptop docked or plugged in.
Any specific place you recommend getting replacement batteries that aren't dell? Cost half the price of the laptop from them lol
Mar 30, 2026 8:42 PM
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SmilingStraw3265Mar 30, 2026 8:42 PM
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Quote from masterz13 View quoted comment :
Great deal. You could buy this and get through college easily. My college laptop in 2010 was a Dell with a 3rd-gen Core i5, 8GB RAM, and mechanical hard drive. I think it was like $600 used.
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Mar 30, 2026 8:47 PM
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alexsemiMar 30, 2026 8:47 PM
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Received devices from them in someone's Autopilot and locked with Computrace/Absolute, if you don't want this - check for those things and report to them immediately, expect some clueless people will have no idea what you asking, so you have to educate them that they just sold you a laptop that either locked to some enterprise client through Autopilot, or has a rootkit that installs from firmware every time you install Windows on it so some enterprise client can run whatever they want on your device. Just giving you heads up.
Mar 30, 2026 8:55 PM
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hondanikeMar 30, 2026 8:55 PM
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Does this laptop has touchscreen?
Mar 30, 2026 9:21 PM
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GenerationSlickMar 30, 2026 9:21 PM
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Worst generation processor of Intel and I came from Pentium 3 800mhz. I have the 1165G7. Battery life is poor. Speed is slow. I am so happy I decided to go Intel 9 275HX as my upgrade.

My Dell Inspiron 7400 14.5" collects dust.

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Mar 31, 2026 2:29 AM
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Play3rtwoMar 31, 2026 2:29 AM
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Quote from kpd1975 View quoted comment :
Its the windows 10 that is killing me here. Windows 11 update failing to install on the HP target special from a few years back - cant get rid of the files, bogging me down. Why would they still offer it up with 10? Im looking because i cracked my case and have to steady balance to get the screen to come on and with this 10/11 issue, seems time to move on...
Too bad you can't dig a hole to a MASS GRAVE and extend that windows 10 support.
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Mar 31, 2026 2:44 AM
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Clu11152Mar 31, 2026 2:44 AM
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Check your Chase CCs. Mine has 15% off (max of $50) for purchases through Dell. Dell Refurbished website is owned and operated by Dell, so I don't see issues w this
Mar 31, 2026 3:36 AM
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4SKZ8Mar 31, 2026 3:36 AM
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Last dell i had sounded like a fighter jet ✈️ oh and I read they scrapped the xps line then brought it back 🤡
Last edited by SKV4m March 30, 2026 at 08:38 PM.
Mar 31, 2026 1:04 PM
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SkillfulMask719Mar 31, 2026 1:04 PM
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Quote from OliveRoad1710 View quoted comment :
Just found out that TurboTax requires Win 11 to run this morning and I need to buy a laptop with Win 11 since my current one with Win 10 is not eligible for upgrade to Win 11. Found this deal and bought one today. Thanks!
Dell Latitude 5420 Notebook, 14-in FHD (1920 x 1080), Webcam, 1x Intel Core i7 Quad (i7-1185G7) 3.00 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, No Optical, Intel Iris Integrated Graphics, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Pro.
if you have windows 10, you should be able to upgrade to 11 for free. The only thing that stops most people is the UEFI boot is not selected in the Bios, usually just a matter of toggling it on for most people. YMMV
Mar 31, 2026 1:50 PM
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BuckeyeRideRMar 31, 2026 1:50 PM
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Quote from redpoint5 View quoted comment :
Do these qualify for free upgrade to Win11?Crazy how this old stuff has become gold in just a matter of months.
Any computer that has win10 can be upgraded to win11 for free.
Mar 31, 2026 6:16 PM
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vsspamMar 31, 2026 6:16 PM
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Quote from CleoThyme View quoted comment :
not much difference between i7 and i5 (both quad core with hyperthreading, i7 has a bit higher clocks and a bit larger L3 cache).

were sad times for Intel
If this is the case, there's a ton of 5320's with i5 on eBay at much less.
Apr 2, 2026 3:14 AM
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AznlineApr 2, 2026 3:14 AM
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Modest laptop, perfectly fine for office work and light browsing. THanks!

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