When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Dell Latitude 5430, consider the following: The MacBook Pro offers a larger, higher-resolution display, which is better for video and photo editing, and generally a stronger performance potential with its dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or video editing. However, its larger form factor and slightly heavier weight impact portability. The Dell Latitude, with its integrated graphics, represents a more basic performance that is suitable for general use and lighter productivity tasks. It is lighter and thus more portable but comes with a smaller, lower-resolution screen. For prolonged usage unplugged, the Dell may offer better battery life, and its Windows operating system may be more suited to certain business environments compared to the MacBook's MacOS. If budget considerations are critical, the MacBook Pro being less expensive upfront could be favorable, but also consider potential higher costs of ownership due to its premium build and ecosystem. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality, excellent battery life, but is less portable than the Dell Latitude 5430 because it is larger and heavier. The Dell Latitude 5430, while more portable and with commendable battery life, offers a less powerful CPU, smaller RAM and storage, and a lower quality display, making it fair for general use but not as high-performing as the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers higher performance for engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, complemented by a larger, high-resolution screen with exceptional color accuracy. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, while more portable and with respectable battery life, has less capable integrated graphics, a lower resolution screen with less color coverage, and less RAM, which may limit its capability in demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution display, delivering vibrant colors and crisp visuals, which, combined with its brightness, makes for an excellent screen for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its wide color gamut coverage. The Dell Latitude 5430 offers a fair screen that's suitable for general tasks and engineering applications but may lack the superior resolution and color fidelity of higher-end displays. For 3D work, which benefits from higher refresh rates for smoother motion, both laptops fall short, but especially the MacBook Pro, as its emphasis is on color accuracy and resolution rather than gaming-centric specs like refresh rate.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$790
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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