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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider the following: The Latitude is usually more wallet-friendly and may offer good performance for everyday tasks, whereas the ThinkPad often emphasizes durability and keyboard comfort, making it a favorite among business professionals. If your work involves more demanding applications or you prefer a more rugged design, the extra investment in the ThinkPad could be justifiable. Conversely, if you prioritize saving money and primarily engage in general use like web browsing and productivity tasks, the Latitude may suffice. Remember, portability and battery life are also crucial; lighter laptops with longer battery life are better for on-the-go use, so weigh these features according to your mobility needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers solid performance and portability with an emphasis on usability for everyday tasks, adequate screen and battery life, as well as a comfortable keyboard and effective heat management, but the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 edges it out with a better CPU, increased RAM, and enhanced screen quality, which translates into smoother multi-tasking and clearer visuals for more demanding general use, albeit potentially at a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are equipped with GPUs that handle gaming and 3D tasks adequately but won't provide the high-end gaming experience of specialized gaming laptops, which often have more powerful graphics cards and faster screen refresh rates. While both laptops have decent CPUs and screen quality to support general use and moderate gaming, they won't satisfy users looking for the smoothest play or the crispest graphics that are very important for rigorous gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with a more robust CPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior GPU, excels over the Dell Latitude 5430 in handling demanding engineering and design tasks, along with offering a high-quality screen for precise visuals. While both laptops have good portability and keyboards, the ThinkPad edges out with better overall performance crucial for resource-intensive applications, even if it may come with a higher price and potentially more operating noise.
Content Creation
7.2
8.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
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
8.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers adequate visual clarity and brightness for everyday tasks but falls short in color range and crispness needed for precise engineering work and lacks the high refresh rates essential for smooth 3D rendering and gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with its superior display panel, offers sharper resolution and enhanced color accuracy, meeting the demands of both general use and professional design work but, similar to the Dell, doesn't provide the rapid refresh required for optimal 3D experiences. Both laptops' screens are less suited to gaming and 3D applications, where faster refresh rates are critical to avoid motion blur and provide fluid visual transitions.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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