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Updated January 10, 2024·
In choosing between the Dell Latitude 5431 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, consider your primary needs. If you need higher storage capacity, a better graphics card for 3D rendering or gaming, and appreciate a higher resolution screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out. However, it is slightly heavier and may not last as long on battery as the Dell. The Dell Latitude offers solid general use performance in a more portable package with better battery life, which might be preferable if you're frequently on the go or you don't need advanced graphical performance. The Lenovo might be a bit more future-proof with higher-end specs, but the Dell may offer better value if portability and battery life are more important to you.To assist with making this decision, I'll need to review the specifications and details of each laptop model. Please allow me a moment to collect the necessary information to guide you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides better performance for gaming and 3D tasks as it features a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of the Dell Latitude 5431, promoting smoother visual experiences. Additionally, the IdeaPad's screen quality and processor are somewhat better, contributing to overall enhanced gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i edges out the Dell Latitude 5431 for engineering and design use mainly due to its superior CPU and GPU, which provide better performance for demanding tasks, and a higher resolution screen which offers clearer details, essential for precise design work. While both laptops have the same amount of RAM, the IdeaPad's larger and higher-quality screen, coupled with a more powerful graphics card, makes it a better fit for engineering and design at the expense of being slightly less portable and having shorter battery life.
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 Pro 5i has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude's screen may not offer the vividness and detail needed for intricate engineering tasks or the immersive experience desired by gamers, as its resolution, brightness, and color range are modest, while being satisfactory for everyday use. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, with its higher resolution and wider color gamut, presents more vibrant and sharp visuals that benefit both general computing and design work. However, both laptops come up short for gaming and 3D rendering because they lack the high refresh rate needed for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 offers a balance between performance and portability with its reasonable processing power from an Intel i5 CPU and 16GB of RAM, a good quality 14-inch IPS screen, plus better battery life for on-the-go use; however, its storage is limited compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out with a powerful Intel i7 CPU, superior screen resolution and size at 16 inches, higher RAM capacity and an advanced Nvidia RTX graphics card, which makes it ideal for more demanding applications, but this comes as a tradeoff for additional weight and reduced battery life.
Content Creation
7.4
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Pro 5i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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How the Dell Latitude 5431 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
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 | Intel i7-13700H | |
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 | 6 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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