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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430, with its competitive price and adequate performance, is suitable if you prioritize cost-effectiveness and a good balance for general use. Its lighter weight makes it more portable. Conversely, the Dell XPS 15 delivers higher performance, especially for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering, with a superior display and longer battery life, and is a sound choice if you require a more powerful device for demanding applications and can accommodate a higher price and slightly less portability. Both laptops share features such as backlit keyboards and USB-C ports, but the XPS 15 also offers better multimedia experiences with higher quality speakers and a better webcam. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which can make it slower for demanding tasks, and its lower screen quality results in less vibrant colors and brightness compared to the Dell XPS 15, which boasts a higher-end CPU and more RAM, providing faster performance and a higher quality screen enhancing visual experiences. While the Latitude 5430 is lighter and a bit more portable, the XPS 15 offers a bigger screen, more battery capacity for longer usage, and has a better build, making it superior for general use but also heavier and potentially less convenient to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell XPS 15 is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Latitude 5430 mainly because it has a higher-quality GPU, the Intel Arc A370M, which significantly outperforms the Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe graphics found in the Latitude 5430. Additionally, the XPS 15 offers a larger screen with better overall screen quality, contributing to a more immersive gaming and 3D experience. Both laptops have a similar screen refresh rate, which is less crucial for these tasks than their GPU performance and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with a less powerful i5 processor, integrated graphics, and lower screen resolution and brightness, is adequate for engineering and design but may struggle with more intensive tasks. In contrast, the Dell XPS 15 is equipped with a higher-performing i7 processor, dedicated graphics card, and a brighter, higher-resolution screen, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design work, though it is heavier and potentially less portable.
Content Creation
7.2
8.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 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
7.1
8.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 15 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
6.1
7.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers a screen that's suitable for everyday tasks with adequate brightness and resolution, but it may not offer the wide color gamut professionals need for precision in engineering and design. The Dell XPS 15 provides a higher-quality display with better color accuracy and range, essential for detailed work in engineering and design, making it a sound choice for such professionals. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which do not meet the smoothness requirements for those activities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Dell XPS 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Dell XPS 15 has very good 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
$790
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Dell XPS 15 costs $1,000.
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Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 has 10 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Dell XPS 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Dell XPS 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 4.21 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 13.57" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.06" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 606 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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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