The Dell Latitude 5431, being pricier, offers a balance between performance and portability, suitable for business professionals who need a reliable device for general use and multitasking with moderate power for demanding tasks. It's lighter and has professional features like vPro for advanced management. The HP Victus 15 leans more towards gaming and graphically intensive tasks with its dedicated graphics card and larger screen, but it's heavier and not as portable. If you need better gaming or creative performance and can handle a larger, heavier laptop, the HP is more cost-effective; otherwise, the Dell provides business features and a more travel-friendly design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5431.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 offers a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness making it more pleasant for everyday tasks, while the Dell Latitude 5431 provides adequate clarity and visibility but might not be as sharp or bright. In engineering and design, both laptops have screens that cover a fair range of colors but may lack the full spectrum offered by higher-end displays that cater to professional color work, with the HP Victus 15 leading slightly. For 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short as they have lower refresh rates that prevent the smooth visuals required for high-end gaming or fast-paced 3D rendering, with the HP Victus 15 again having a slight edge due to its generally better display qualities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5431 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is well-suited for general use due to a balance of efficient CPU performance, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and a high-quality screen, coupled with its portability and long battery life. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while also good for general tasks, stands out with similar CPU capabilities, ample RAM, and a quality display but trades off some portability for improved storage capacity and gaming-oriented features.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is limited in gaming and 3D applications by its integrated Intel graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, while the HP Victus 15 is better equipped for such tasks with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher refresh rate, resulting in smoother visuals and possibly better overall performance in graphically demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
6.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5431, with its solid screen quality and capable integrated graphics, is suited for engineering and design tasks that require multitasking and clear visuals but not heavy-duty graphics processing. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 packs a punch with its superior discrete graphics card making it ideal for engineering and design applications that demand more graphic-intensive workloads, though at the cost of heavier weight and a larger form factor, affecting its portability.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Victus 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
7.3/10
7.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Victus 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and HP Victus 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 Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5431 or the HP Victus 15
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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