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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers robust performance suitable for general business use and comes with a professional design, making it slightly better for tasks like engineering but less affordable than the Lenovo Yoga 6. The Yoga 6, on the other hand, has a touchscreen and is more versatile due to its 2-in-1 design, making it ideal for general use and presenting a better value. It also has a higher screen resolution, and longer battery life makes it more suitable for media consumption and on-the-go use. Consider the Latitude if you prioritize performance for work-related tasks and prefer a business-oriented device, while the Yoga 6 is fitting if you seek a balance of performance, portability, and multimedia features at a generally lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When focusing on general use, both the Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo Yoga 6 offer satisfactory visual experiences given their adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing or document editing. For engineering and design work, the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out due to its superior color accuracy, which ensures that the colors on the screen are more vivid and true-to-life, a key aspect for professionals who rely on precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they don't offer high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals and fast-paced graphics, although their resolution and panel type provide a basic level of clarity for less demanding graphics tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Cost
$790
$1,045
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 outshines the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the Yoga 6's higher resolution and touchscreen add to a better visual experience, paired with a longer battery life and a 2-in-1 design, improving portability and versatility despite its slightly lower keyboard quality.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo Yoga 6 laptops are fair choices for gaming and 3D tasks; they do not feature dedicated gaming GPUs, which are very important for such activities, but instead integrate graphics into the main processor, limiting graphic-intensive performance. They both have standard screen refresh rates which are not optimized for high-end gaming that requires quick image rendering, although their CPUs and screen quality, which have some importance, provide adequate performance and visual clarity for moderate gaming and 3D workloads.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 leads in engineering and design suitability with its superior processor, double the RAM, and better integrated graphics compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, which also impacts the screen quality positively, having a higher resolution and color coverage. While both laptops offer significant portability and good build quality, the Yoga's touchscreen capabilities and keyboard that may be slightly less preferred, could influence user experience depending on task requirements and personal preference.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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