DELL
DELL Latitude Rugged 5424 laptop i3-7130U 8GB 256GB 14
A rugged 14-inch laptop with a 2.7 GHz dual-core processor, 8 GB memory and a 256 GB SSD, built to survive field work
- ColorGray
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i3 7th Gen
- Processor NameIntel Core i3-7130U
- Core NameKaby Lake
- Number of Cores2
- Rugged 14.0" frame survives field work
- Dual-core 2.7 GHz handles everyday tasks
- 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Pro fast
- 8 GB RAM keeps multiple apps responsive
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 display shows sharp detail
Rugged 14-inch laptop for field work
The Dell Latitude Rugged 5424 is a 14.0-inch non-touch laptop built for outdoor and industrial use. It runs Windows 10 Pro on a dual-core Intel Core i3-7130U processor at 2.7 GHz with 8 GB of memory and a 256 GB SSD. Integrated graphics drive the 1920 x 1080 FHD display.
Thermals and power in normal use
The chassis measures 1.75 inches high, 13.66 inches wide and 9.63 inches deep, weighing 5.5 lbs with a single 3-cell battery. Passive cooling handles the low-power U-series chip during typical office tasks. Wireless 802.11ac and Bluetooth keep the system connected without adding thermal load.
Behaviour under sustained load
A removable primary PCIe storage bay and a secondary SATA bay allow storage swaps without tools. Optional modules include a Blu-ray or DVD drive, a third SATA bay, RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet, serial, VGA, DisplayPort or Fischer USB. Native serial, HDMI, USB 3.0 Type-C and two USB 3.0 Type-A ports stay available during long shifts.
Highlights
- Rugged 14.0" frame survives field work
- Dual-core 2.7 GHz handles everyday tasks
- 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Pro fast
- 8 GB RAM keeps multiple apps responsive
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 display shows sharp detail
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Latitude |
| Model | Latitude Rugged 5424 Laptop |
| Part Number | Latitude Rugged 5424 Laptop |
| Color | Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i3 7th Gen |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i3-7130U |
| Core Name | Kaby Lake |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Screen Size | 14.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Graphic Type | Integrated Card |
| SSD | 256GB |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 8GB |
| WLAN | 802.11ac Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Workstation |
| Usage | Business |
Questions about this item
How is the primary PCIe drive installed in the Latitude Rugged 5424, and what step is often missed?
The primary drive sits in a removable PCIe bay. The step often missed is fully seating the drive and tightening the captive screw before closing the latch.
What maintenance will the 256GB SSD and 8GB memory need later?
The SSD has no moving parts and needs no scheduled service. The 8GB memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded, so no replacement is required.
What limit appears first during sustained use of the i3-7130U at 2.7GHz?
The dual-core processor will hit its thermal ceiling first, causing clock-speed throttling under heavy continuous loads.
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