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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Latitude 5430 and the HP Omen 15 involves considering what you prioritize. If you need a laptop that is more portable with longer battery life for general use like business tasks and has a lower price, the Dell Latitude 5430 would suit you well. On the other hand, if you want better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks due to a more powerful processor and graphics card, and you don't mind a heavier laptop with less battery life and a higher price, the HP Omen 15 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is rated higher for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and superior screen quality with higher brightness and better color coverage. The Dell Latitude 5430 is lighter and more portable, with a very good portability score, but has a less powerful Intel i5 processor, half the RAM, and a lower-quality screen, though it still offers a well-rounded package for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Dell Latitude 5430 primarily due to its much more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics processor, which is better suited for graphic-intensive tasks than the Dell's integrated Iris Xe graphics.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.9
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15, with its higher RAM capacity, more powerful CPU, and advanced GPU, is better equipped for demanding engineering programs that involve intensive graphics and complex computations. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, while still capable, offers less RAM, a less powerful processor, and integrated graphics, making it fair for lighter engineering tasks but could struggle with more intense design applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
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 HP Omen 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 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
6.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but the HP Omen 15 provides a sharper and brighter display, enhancing user experience. In engineering and design, the HP Omen 15's display covers a wider range of colors, giving professionals an edge in color-sensitive projects, while the Dell's color range is not as extensive, which might not meet the demands of high-precision work. However, despite neither laptop having a high refresh rate screen, which is crucial for 3D work and gaming to ensure fluid motion, the HP Omen 15 at least offers better resolution and color reproduction, giving it a slight edge over the Dell for these purposes.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.1
7.6
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
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5430 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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