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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 is a more budget-friendly choice with decent battery life and is lightweight, making it quite portable, but it has less storage, memory, and a less powerful processor and integrated graphics. It is suitable for general use tasks such as office work or web browsing. Comparatively, the Razer Blade 15 costs more and is heavier with a higher gaming and engineering performance due to its better processor, dedicated graphics card, and higher memory and storage capacity. Its display has higher resolution and refresh rate, but the battery life is shorter, making it ideal for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very 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
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is deemed fair for general use due to its adequate processing power, moderate amount of RAM, satisfactory screen resolution, and impressive battery life, offering a balance between performance and mobility. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 caters to a more performance-demanding audience with its superior CPU and GPU, double the RAM, higher quality screen with better resolution, but trades off some portability and has a shorter battery life, making it more suited for intensive tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430's gaming performance is limited by its integrated GPU and standard refresh rate display, making it suitable for casual gaming, while the Razer Blade 15, equipped with a high-end dedicated GPU and a much higher refresh rate screen, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better handling of graphically intensive tasks. The Razer also has a superior CPU and superior screen quality, further enhancing performance and visual experience in demanding use cases.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outshines the Dell Latitude 5430 in engineering and design primarily because it doubles the RAM, offers a notably more powerful CPU and GPU combination, and features a significantly higher-resolution display with better color accuracy. While the Latitude 5430 is lighter and notably more portable, the Blade 15's superior hardware and screen quality make it better suited for demanding engineering applications and intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 provides adequate clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 15 offers a sharper, brighter display enhancing viewing experience. Engineering and design work benefit greatly from the Razer Blade 15 as it covers a wider range of colors, essential for precise visual work, unlike the Dell Latitude which has limited color coverage. However, both laptops fall short for 3D tasks due to their lower refresh rates, which cannot smoothly handle fast-moving visuals as well as other laptops designed specifically for gaming or 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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