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Updated January 12, 2024·

To make an informed decision between the Dell Latitude 5430 and the MSI Thin GF63, consider your primary use case. If you require a laptop for business, frequent traveling, or general productivity, the Dell Latitude may offer a more robust build quality, potentially better battery life, and features that cater to professional use, such as vPro for remote management. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 tends to be focused on gaming and performance-driven tasks, providing stronger graphics capabilities and faster processors ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive software applications. It could, however, be less portable due to its size and potentially shorter battery life. So, if you prioritize performance over portability and are comfortable with the added weight and lower battery performance for intensive tasks, the MSI might be more suitable. Conversely, if you favor a balance of performance, portability, and longer battery life for everyday business use, the Dell would likely be the better choice, despite the slightly higher cost. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
  • Good for engineering and design

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.0
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.5
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.1
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
6.5
The Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$790
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
$1,150
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The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.2
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.2
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.1
Latitude 5430
Thin GF63
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development.

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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Latitude 5430MSI Thin GF63
Dell Latitude 5430MSI Thin GF63

GENERAL

Price
$790
$1,150
Release Date
May 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''
Weight
3.01 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
12.65"14.13"
Depth
8.35"9.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1235UIntel i7-12650H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
22
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
58 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
248 nits262 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.4/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/106.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Tom's Hardware

Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."

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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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