The Dell Latitude 5430, being significantly less expensive than the MSI Raider GE76, offers basic performance suitable for general use with a focus on portability and longer battery life. It has sufficient power for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 is a high-end, more expensive laptop with robust performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming thanks to its superior graphics card and processor. It comes with a larger and higher resolution screen but is also heavier and with shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
While the Dell Latitude 5430 provides fair performance for general use with suitable CPU, RAM, and screen quality, its smaller screen and lower resolution, combined with better portability and longer battery life, make it suitable for users needing mobility and endurance.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smooth, detailed images for fast-paced games and rendering. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen, offers a fair gaming experience suitable for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
9.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with modest RAM and a mid-range integrated GPU, caters to basic engineering and design tasks but may struggle with more demanding software, while the larger screen offers standard quality visuals. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76, with substantial RAM and a high-end discrete GPU, is well-equipped for intensive engineering and graphics tasks, and its superior screen provides high-resolution and color accuracy making it exceptional for design, though it is less portable and may be louder during heavy use.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
7.1/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
6.1/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 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, with a moderate resolution and brightness, offers acceptable image clarity and visibility for everyday tasks but may not display colors as accurately, making it less suitable for engineering and design work where color precision is crucial. The MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant color reproduction, catering well to professionals in engineering and design who need true-to-life colors, but for gaming and 3D, its lack of a high refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion rendering. For gaming and 3D work where fast-paced visuals are key, a laptop with a high refresh rate is preferred to deliver smoother transitions, which neither of these models offers.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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