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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering a laptop can be a balance between cost, performance, and features. The Dell Latitude 5430 is more expensive but offers better build quality, keyboard, and overall general use performance, making it suitable for premium business use and more intensive engineering tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more affordable yet provides longer battery life, making it suited for general use and on-the-go activities where portability and cost are significant factors. Neither are designed for intensive gaming, but both are professional in appearance, with the Dell being the newer model. Your choice should align with your priorities, whether it's business and engineering tasks for the Dell or budget-friendliness and battery life for the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" likely have adequate resolution and brightness, and a panel type that renders clear images and text, but they don't excel in any of these areas. In engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, these laptops may fall short due to less coverage of professional color gamuts. As for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, while moderate resolution and panel quality may not meet the demands of high-end visual content.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$390
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5430 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are considered fair for general use; both have adequate CPU and RAM, ensuring respectable performance for everyday tasks, and IPS screens with standard resolutions offering decent visuals. The Dell has a slight edge in portability due to its lighter weight and slightly smaller dimensions, whereas the Lenovo provides marginally better battery life, though differences in portability and battery are not substantial between the two.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5430's integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and 60 Hz screen refresh rate provide moderate gaming and 3D performance, which is similar to Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" with its AMD Ryzen Vega 7 graphics and the same 60 Hz refresh rate. While both laptops will handle less demanding games and 3D tasks, those seeking higher gaming or 3D rendering performance should consider models with more powerful dedicated GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with its Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics, offers decent performance for engineering, but its screen quality and contrast may not be ideal for design work. Both units are fairly portable and offer good keyboards, but their speakers and operating noise are not as high-end, which is less crucial for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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