The Dell Latitude 5430 offers a solid choice for premium business features, but costs somewhat more while having less storage and memory compared to the XPG Xenia 14. The Xenia 14 provides greater value with more storage, memory, and a higher battery life for general use at a slightly lower price, making it an appealing option for everyday tasks and entertainment. However, if you prioritize a business-oriented laptop with professional support and build quality, the Latitude might be the better option. Neither laptop is optimal for intensive gaming or advanced engineering applications due to their shared Intel Iris Xe graphics. Both lack a dedicated number pad but include backlit keyboards and have similar portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the higher resolution and brighter display of the XPG Xenia 14 enhance clarity and visibility, making it superior to the Dell Latitude 5430. In engineering and design tasks, the Xenia 14's wide color gamut coverage, crucial for accurate color work, gives it an edge over the Latitude. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops underperform due to low refresh rates, yet even then, the superior resolution and panel technology of the Xenia may offer a slightly better visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The XPG Xenia 14 offers a higher resolution and brighter display than the Dell Latitude 5430, enhancing screen quality which is very important for general use; plus, it has double the RAM, vital for multitasking, and a larger storage capacity. While both are similar in portability, the Xenia 14 edges out with slightly longer battery life and lighter weight, making it a better choice for those who prioritize these factors alongside superior screen and faster performance due to its higher RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and the XPG Xenia 14 are both equipped with integrated Iris Xe graphics, providing fair performance for gaming and 3D applications, but they lack the power of dedicated GPUs suited for intensive gaming. While the Latitude 5430 offers a standard 60Hz refresh rate at a 1080p resolution, the Xenia 14 similarly has a 60Hz refresh rate but with a slightly higher resolution of 1920 x 1200, which might offer a bit better screen quality; however, neither of these refresh rates are ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
6.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is considered fair for engineering and design use mainly due to its lower RAM and lesser screen quality which may limit complex tasks and detailed work, while the XPG Xenia 14 is judged to be good for those uses because it offers double the RAM and significantly higher screen quality for more demanding applications and better visuals.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation.
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
7.1/10
7.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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