When considering the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Gigabyte A7, prioritize your needs: the Dell Latitude 5430 offers better portability and longer battery life, which suits on-the-go usage for general tasks, whereas the Gigabyte A7, with its larger screen and more powerful graphics, is better for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning but is less portable and has a shorter battery life. Both are similarly priced, and the Gigabyte A7 has more storage and RAM, beneficial for intensive tasks; the Dell's better build quality and performance for general use make it ideal for business applications. Decide based on whether you value mobility and battery life or screen size and superior performance for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provide modest gaming capabilities, while the Gigabyte A7 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance. The A7 also benefits from a higher performing AMD Ryzen 7 processor and better screen quality, with higher brightness and color coverage, but it may be less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers modest engineering performance with an Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, suitable for lighter tasks, whereas the Gigabyte A7 steps up the performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is better for demanding software typically used in engineering and design. Both laptops have quality IPS screens, but the A7's larger screen and higher color coverage make it especially preferable for design work; however, it's less portable and potentially noisier, which could be a drawback for some users.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5430's display offers adequate resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it lacks the wide color gamuts required for precise color work in engineering and design. Alternatively, the Gigabyte A7 boasts a higher quality display with better color replication, making it suitable for those fields. However, both laptops' displays have lower refresh rates, which are less than ideal for gaming and running 3D applications where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are crucial.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
The Gigabyte A7 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with a smaller screen and lower weight, is more portable and has longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go users, but its lesser RAM and a less powerful processor may limit performance for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 boasts a larger screen, higher RAM, and a more robust processor capable of better performance but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, catering to users who prioritize power over mobility.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation.
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
7.1/10
7.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Gigabyte A7 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 Latitude 5430 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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