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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers a lower price and is considered a premium business laptop with good portability. However, it may not be suited for intensive gaming or demanding 3D/machine learning tasks due to its more modest hardware. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, though more expensive, includes high-performance components like a powerful AMD processor and Nvidia GPU, making it ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It also has a higher resolution display which is great for detailed work but could affect battery life. The Razer's higher price reflects its capability to handle more intensive computational tasks and deliver high-quality visuals. Both laptops have similar battery life and portability scores, but your choice should depend on whether you prioritize performance for specialized tasks (Razer Blade 14) or a balance between cost and competent performance for general business use (Dell Latitude 5430). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is considered very good for general use because it has a more powerful processor, double the RAM, a higher resolution screen, and better speaker quality than the Dell Latitude 5430, which provides an overall smoother and more responsive user experience. Both laptops are reasonably portable and offer similar battery life, but the Razer Blade 14's advanced hardware and superior screen quality make it a better choice for demanding general use despite its slightly heavier weight and higher cost.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is less suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated graphics, fewer RAM, and standard screen refresh rate, whereas the Razer Blade 14 excels in these areas with a high-end dedicated GPU, more RAM, and a much higher refresh rate display that ensures smoother visuals for fast-paced games. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14's CPU is more powerful and the overall screen quality, including resolution and color coverage, is significantly better, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for design and engineering uses due to its high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, greater RAM, and a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for such tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430, with a less powerful Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a screen with lower resolution and color coverage, is better suited for less demanding tasks, although it is lighter and thus more portable.
Content Creation
7.2
8.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5430's screen offers adequate clarity and brightness, but might not stand out in terms of sharpness or color due to its panel type and resolution, while the Razer Blade 14 provides high brightness and sharp resolution suitable for a range of everyday tasks. Engineers and designers may find the Latitude's color reproduction limited when working with detailed graphics or models since it doesn't cover a wide color gamut like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, whereas the Razer's very good color accuracy and spectrum can help in precision work. Gaming and 3D applications may not be ideal on either laptop since they have lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion compared to screens designed specifically for gaming, although their resolutions and panel types may still deliver satisfactory detail and image quality for less demanding users.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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