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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 typically offers better performance with an Intel i5 processor and is likely more suitable for intensive engineering tasks or multitasking, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a more modest Intel i3 processor that is sufficient for general use like web browsing and office applications. The Dell has a higher resolution and better-quality IPS display for clearer and more vibrant visuals, making it a better choice if screen quality is important for you, while the Lenovo has a lower-resolution TN display but offers touch capability. The Dell also provides a more premium build and features such as a backlit keyboard, more USB ports, and a generally longer battery life, which are beneficial for longer work sessions or travel, but it is heavier and typically much more expensive. The Lenovo, being more affordable, is lighter on the wallet and also more lightweight to carry around, making it a more budget-friendly and portable option. If your priority is higher performance and better features and you are willing to pay more, the Dell Latitude might be the better choice. On the other hand, if you prefer something more economical for everyday tasks and value portability, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5430.
Key differences
General Use
7.2
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both fair for general use because they have decent processors and RAM for everyday tasks, but they have only average screen quality and storage capacity. The Dell offers better portability and longer battery life, while the Lenovo, with a larger screen, may be less portable and has shorter battery life, and both laptops have adequate keyboard and speaker quality, with the Dell leading slightly in keyboard quality.
Engineering and Design
6.5
5.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers better performance for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i5 vs. Intel i3), integrated Iris Xe graphics which are stronger than the Intel UHD Xe G4 in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", and a higher quality display with better resolution. Additionally, the Latitude's added features like more USB-C ports and better battery life contribute to it being more suitable for demanding tasks, despite both models having the same amount of RAM.
Content Creation
7.2
6.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Latitude 5430 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
6.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
5.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell Latitude's superior resolution and brightness make it easier to read text and view content than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which has a lower resolution and brightness, affecting the overall clarity and visibility. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Dell offers better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, which ensures that designs and models appear with more precise colors, while the Lenovo falls short in reproducing a full spectrum of colors. In the realm of gaming and 3D, the refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, and while neither laptop excels, the poor refresh rate of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 leads to more noticeable lag and choppiness in motion than what you would experience with the Dell.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$360
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5430 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5430 provides fair gaming performance as it has a better integrated GPU, the Iris Xe, and a full HD IPS display, which delivers clearer and more vibrant visuals than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which comes with a weaker UHD Xe G4 graphics and a lower resolution TN panel, resulting in poorer gaming experiences even though both have the same screen refresh rate.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
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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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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