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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your preferences is key when choosing between laptops like the Dell Latitude 5430 and the MSI Titan GT77. If you prioritize a lightweight laptop for general use with decent battery life and a lower cost, the Dell could be appealing. However, if your tasks involve 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming and you don't mind a heavier laptop with less battery life but need top-tier performance and a larger, higher-resolution display, the MSI is a superior option. The price difference is significant, with the MSI typically costing much more than the Dell. The Dell provides portability and practicality for everyday tasks, while the MSI is built for demanding applications and provides a more immersive experience at the expense of portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is designed more for portability and battery efficiency with its smaller screen, lower storage, and RAM capacity, making it suitable for everyday tasks on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 offers top-of-the-line performance with a significantly more powerful CPU and graphics unit, higher storage and RAM, and a superior screen but at the cost of being heavier with shorter battery life, making it better suited for demanding tasks like gaming or heavy multitasking but less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.0
10.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5430 in gaming and 3D tasks due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, enabling smoother visuals and better rendering. In contrast, the Latitude 5430 has a less capable integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it fair but not optimal for such demanding activities.
Engineering and Design
6.5
10.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with its less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, offers suitable performance for engineering and design tasks but lags behind the MSI Titan GT77's high-end CPU and superior dedicated graphics card, which is capable of handling more demanding engineering software and 3D tasks. While the Latitude offers greater portability due to its smaller size and lower weight, the Titan GT77 compensates for its heftier build with a significantly larger and higher-quality display, making it a better choice for those requiring top-tier performance and screen real estate, though at the cost of easy mobility.
Content Creation
7.2
9.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the MSI Titan GT77's high-resolution and bright panel will serve you better than the Dell Latitude 5430. For engineering and design work that demands color accuracy, the MSI's superior color range covers more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring more precise color representation. However, for gaming or 3D applications where motion clarity is key, neither laptop is ideal due to their poor refresh rates, although their resolution and panel quality are adequate for moderate-level detail and viewing angles.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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