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Updated January 12, 2024·
For those prioritizing gaming or demanding graphical tasks like video editing, the Dell G15 5520 with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card is well-suited due to its strong performance in these areas, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 is more portable thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a better option for general business use and those who travel frequently. However, it won't perform as well in graphically intense tasks due to its integrated graphics. Both laptops run different versions of Windows, with the G15 on Windows 11 Home and the Latitude on the more business-oriented Windows 11 Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520 is rated higher for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a high-quality screen with a greater refresh rate, making it better for performance-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430, although having a lesser CPU and RAM, offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate, which enables smoother visuals and better responsiveness in games. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430, while fair for gaming and 3D, is limited by its less capable integrated Intel graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for tasks that require high graphical performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 excels in engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and dedicated high-end GPU, all of which significantly enhance performance for demanding tasks and complex graphical work. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430, while being lighter and more portable, offers a less powerful CPU, integrated graphics, and less RAM, which may limit its capability to handle intensive engineering and design applications as effectively.
Content Creation
7.9
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell G15 5520 offers a good balance of resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks, while the Latitude 5430 has a slightly lower quality in that respect. In engineering and design, the G15 stands out due to its wider color gamut coverage, crucial for accurate color representation, something the Latitude 5430 lacks in comparison. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the G15 falls short because of its lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for the smooth visuals often desired in high-motion scenarios, an area where neither laptop excels.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$790
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.5
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $790 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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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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