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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 is often priced somewhat higher and offers moderate storage and performance suitable for most general tasks and light engineering work; however, it is not ideal for intensive gaming or 3D/machine learning tasks. Its battery life is decent, and it's quite portable with a good array of ports, but it does not feature a touchscreen and its display is less vibrant. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 typically costs slightly less and provides double the storage and better performance due to a more powerful processor and additional memory, which is better suited for more demanding engineering tasks, as well as general use. The Galaxy Book3 also offers a higher quality touchscreen display, which is brighter and covers more color spaces, making it superior for media consumption and creative work. It comes with a longer battery life, yet is slightly heavier and not optimized for gaming despite its quality screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers modest storage and RAM, and while it has a good battery life and is quite portable, its screen quality isn't as impressive with a lower brightness and color space coverage compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which boasts a high-quality OLED touchscreen with better brightness and color reproduction, alongside a more powerful CPU and double the RAM and storage, making it superior for general use. However, the Galaxy Book3 360 is slightly heavier, which could affect portability, and has a shorter battery life by one hour.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with its i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and IPS screen, offers adequate power and visual quality for engineering and design, yet may fall short for the most demanding tasks; in contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and superior OLED touchscreen provide more horsepower and a crisper visual experience for complex engineering software and detailed design work. While the Samsung is slightly heavier and thus marginally less portable, its better screen and stronger performance justify this for users often working with intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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’s screen may not be as bright or high-resolution as the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which makes the latter better for general tasks that benefit from sharper and more vibrant displays. Professionals in engineering and design would prefer the Galaxy Book3 360 due to its superior color range which ensures accuracy in detailed projects. Meanwhile, neither laptop is ideal for 3D applications or gaming, as they both lack high refresh rates that are essential for smooth visuals in fast-moving scenarios.
Cost
$790
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to the fact that they are equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which offer modest gaming capabilities, and both have screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for competitive gaming where higher refresh rates could provide smoother visuals. While the Samsung model has a slightly superior CPU and an OLED screen with a higher screen quality, the GPU and screen refresh rate, which are of greater importance for gaming and 3D tasks, remain the same in both laptops.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5430 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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