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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5431 is a cost-effective option that is relatively lightweight and compact, making it suitable for general use and easy to carry around. It offers decent performance for everyday tasks and comes with Windows 11 Pro, which may be beneficial for business users. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 is geared towards more intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D work, and machine learning, thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It has a larger, faster display which can enhance visual experiences but is heavier and may consume more battery life, making it less portable. In summary, choose the Dell Latitude 5431 for portability and general business use, and prefer the HP Omen 16 for high-performance activities and a better gaming or multimedia experience, albeit with a higher price tag and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 has an integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP Omen 16 boasts a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a significantly higher refresh rate screen, offering a smoother and more immersive gaming experience. Additionally, the Omen's superior GPU and CPU enhance performance for graphically intensive tasks and provide better overall screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 offers a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, as well as a higher-quality screen, which enhances performance and visuals for engineering and design tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 5431 that has an integrated GPU and lower screen quality. However, the Latitude 5431 is more portable and has a longer battery life which might be favorable for on-the-go use but with a trade-off on the more intensive performance capabilities offered by the Omen 16.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize crisp text and vivid images for office tasks or web browsing, both the Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Omen 16 will serve you well because of their decent resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, the HP Omen's stronger color gamut coverage would give you truer colors and nuances in your projects. However, if you want smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D environments or games, neither of these laptops would be the best choice as they lack high refresh rates, which is key to reduce motion blur and provide a smoother viewing experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is well-suited for general use due to its balance of good battery life, portability, and competent CPU and RAM specifications ensuring smooth operation for everyday tasks. In contrast, the HP Omen 16, while also good for general use, offers a more powerful CPU and better screen quality, yet it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it more ideal for performance-intensive tasks rather than mobility.
Content Creation
7.4
7.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Omen 16 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 Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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