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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and quiet operation are important to you, the Dell Latitude 5431 with its lighter weight and better heat and fan noise management would suit you. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering or engineering software, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro with its more powerful processor and graphics card is a better choice, despite being heavier. The Lenovo also offers a more vivid screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it more suitable for tasks where visual detail is key. The Dell offers a better balance for general use and professional work thanks to its good build quality and premium business features, but if you expect longer periods of use away from a power source, the Lenovo boasts a slightly longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's display offers vivid colors and sharper images due to its higher resolution and brightness, making it more suitable for reading and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design tasks, the same laptop provides broader color coverage, which ensures that the colors you see on the screen are accurate and consistent, essential for precise graphical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates are not as high as specialized gaming laptops, which may result in less smooth motion and gameplay.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is tailored for portability and longevity with a lighter design and longer battery life, fitted with an efficient CPU and ample RAM, while its moderately sized screen and good build quality make it an optimal choice for everyday tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, although heftier and with a shorter battery life, showcases a high-resolution, larger screen, more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, ensuring a better media and multitasking experience, accompanied by a backlit keyboard and higher storage capacity, which enhances its appeal for general use despite the tradeoff in portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5431 has an integrated Intel i5-1250P Iris Xe GPU which is less capable for gaming compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's Nvidia RTX 3050, a dedicated gaming-class GPU that offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz which provides smoother visuals in games than the Latitude 5431's 60 Hz display, enhancing the gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 with an Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics is well-suited for engineering and design due to its respectable performance and high-quality display, while being lighter for better portability. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers superior screen resolution and graphic performance, which is essential for demanding engineering tasks, although it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5431 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,000.
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How the Dell Latitude 5431 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 64 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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