Between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the Dell Latitude 5430, you have a choice of a premium laptop with a high price that offers superior performance, display quality, and longer battery life, ideal for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering or machine learning, versus a more affordable but less powerful laptop that's lighter and more portable, making it a good fit for general use or business tasks. The MacBook is less portable than the Latitude, but has a better screen and speakers for multimedia consumption. If your work involves more general tasks without intense graphic requirements, the Latitude would be a cost-effective choice, whereas if you require a high-performing machine for engineering, creative work, or entertainment purposes, the MacBook Pro would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.8/10
7.2/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 delivers superior performance for general use due to its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher-quality Mini LED screen, alongside a longer battery life and a more robust speaker and build quality, which is ideal for those who need top-tier performance and can manage with less portability due to its heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is better suited for 3D applications due to its more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which result in smoother visuals and better overall performance for 3D rendering. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5430, while fair for gaming with its competent integrated GPU and an adequate screen, may not offer the best 3D performance for gaming, especially considering many popular games are not compatible with the MacBook's operating system.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.9/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) 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
8.9/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
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
9.3/10
6.1/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 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 with vibrant colors that cover a broad range of the color spectrum, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making it ideal for professionals who need accurate color representation for design work. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 offers a fair quality screen that's sufficient for everyday tasks and non-color-critical engineering applications but doesn't match the MacBook's superior color fidelity and brightness. However, for 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial, neither laptop excels because they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the faster screen refresh rates preferred in gaming or real-time 3D rendering.
Battery
17.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 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 2023) 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 2023) 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
$2,499
$790
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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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