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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5431, being more expensive, offers better general use and engineering performance with higher RAM, while the HP Envy x360 15" stands out for its budget-friendly price, touchscreen display, and better battery life. The Dell is more suited for tasks that require more memory or processing power, such as certain engineering applications, but is less portable due to its weight. The HP, on the other hand, is more portable and versatile with its touch screen and flip design, making it ideal for general use and media consumption, but its lower RAM may limit performance with intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- The Dell Latitude 5431 has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use.
When considering general use, both the Dell Latitude 5431 and the HP Envy x360 15" offer adequate resolution and brightness levels, with panel types that deliver satisfactory visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and text editing. For engineering and design, however, their average color accuracy and coverage might not meet the professional standards required for precise color work since they don't excel in covering wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. With respect to 3D tasks and gaming, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, and while the resolution and panel types are acceptable, they do not prioritize the high refresh rates critical for immersive and responsive experiences that gaming and 3D applications benefit from.
Cost
$950
$430
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 with higher RAM and a solid processor from Intel offers reliable performance for multitasking in office or academic work, enhanced by its portability and longer battery life, suitable for users frequently on the move. Meanwhile, the HP Envy x360 with its touchscreen and convertible 2-in-1 design provides flexibility, good screen quality, and ample processing power from AMD for a variety of general uses, although it has less RAM and is slightly bulkier, which may impact portability and battery duration.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 both have integrated GPUs—Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega 7, respectively—which provide moderate gaming and 3D capabilities but may struggle with very demanding games and 3D applications. Both laptops come with a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for smooth visuals in many tasks but falls short for high-level gaming where higher refresh rates can offer a more fluid experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.3
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" 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 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" 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
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Envy x360 15" 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 5431 and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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