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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16, consider the following: The Dell has a reputation for being a sturdy business laptop that’s relatively lightweight, making it quite portable, but with less storage and memory compared to the Lenovo. The Lenovo offers a larger screen with higher resolution and touch capability, alongside more storage and memory, which is beneficial for multitasking and media work, but it is heavier, affecting portability. If you prioritize longer battery life and a touchscreen for interactive tasks, the Lenovo is a better fit. However, if you desire a lighter and more traditional business-oriented laptop, the Dell would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is better suited for engineering and design due to a superior central processor, double the RAM, and a higher resolution touchscreen with better color accuracy, which benefits detailed work and multitasking. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5430 offers a lower tier processor and half the RAM, making it less adept for demanding tasks; however, it is lighter and thus more portable, but with reduced screen quality and no touchscreen, it may not be as beneficial for precision work.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 5430's screen is serviceable because it offers acceptable resolution and brightness, but it may not be as vibrant as higher-end displays. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 provides a pleasing visual experience for general use with strong brightness and resolution, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, the Lenovo stands out due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures more accurate color representation, a critical factor for professionals, while for gaming and 3D applications, despite their suitable resolutions and panel types, both the Dell and Lenovo fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 surpasses the Dell Latitude 5430 in general use chiefly due to its superior processor, double the RAM, and a higher resolution touchscreen, which provides sharper images and more versatility. Additionally, the Lenovo boasts better screen color coverage, enhancing visual experiences, but it is heavier and offers slightly shorter battery life than the Dell, affecting portability and uninterrupted usage time.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 are rated fair for gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to their integrated GPUs which, while capable for light gaming and some 3D workload, are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have screens with a standard refresh rate which doesn't deliver the smoothness preferred for high-end gaming, though the Lenovo has a higher resolution panel that offers better screen quality, making it somewhat more suitable for such tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.0
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$779
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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