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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 is more expensive but offers better performance for general use and engineering tasks; it's also lighter and has higher portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is less costly, has a larger screen, a touch display, and offers longer battery life, but it's heavier with lower performance scores across general use and professional applications. The Dell features a professional appearance, making it more suitable for business environments, while the Lenovo is a budget-friendly option for general use with the flexibility of a touchscreen. Choose the Dell if performance and portability for professional work are priorities, or the Lenovo for casual use with a larger touch-enabled screen and better battery life at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 have screens suitable for general tasks due to decent resolution and brightness, which makes text and images clear and easy to view under typical lighting conditions. For engineering and design purposes, their screens may lack the wider color gamut required to accurately represent different hues, which is crucial for precision work. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean that they may not provide the smoothest visuals, with potential for motion blur or screen tearing during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 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 Slim 3 costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5430 provides a balanced package for general use with a decent CPU and RAM, an adequate screen, and good portability due to its moderate size and weight, complemented by a satisfying battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers a larger storage capacity and a slightly better battery life, but carries a bulkier form and heavier weight which may detract from its portability despite having a touchscreen display, making it a bit more cumbersome to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.9
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5430 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe and a 60Hz refresh rate screen, providing reasonable graphics and fluidity for casual gaming and 3D applications, but may struggle with more demanding games due to integrated graphics limitations.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both equipped with fair processing power suitable for light engineering and design work, but they lack the robust CPU, RAM, and GPU needed for more intensive tasks. While the Latitude 5430 benefits from a better portability score indicating easier transportation and has quality features like a backlit keyboard, the IdeaPad Slim 3 offers a bigger screen and longer battery life which might be favored for prolonged work sessions, but compromises on speaker and build quality.
Content Creation
7.2
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 47 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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