The Dell Latitude 5431 is more suitable for business users who prioritize a balance of portability and performance, especially if you often carry your laptop around and need a device with a longer battery life. It's less expensive and has enough capability for general use and moderate multitasking. The Lenovo Legion 5 17", on the other hand, is geared towards gaming and more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering software, thanks to its superior graphics card and processor. It comes with a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which is great for gaming and media consumption, but it is heavier, has a shorter battery life, and is generally less portable. If your work involves graphics-intensive tasks or you're an avid gamer, the Legion 5 may be worth the extra expense and decreased portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher refresh rate display, providing smoother gameplay and better performance for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Latitude 5431, which uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate display.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is suitable for engineering and design due to its balanced CPU and GPU capabilities, which support computational tasks and visual work, while its good screen quality and portable size make it versatile for various environments. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a powerful CPU and high-end GPU, favoring performance-intensive applications and detailed visuals on a larger screen, but is less portable, making it ideal for stationary use where its superior keyboard and ample display enhance productivity.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5431's screen offers adequate clarity and visibility for everyday tasks due to its fair resolution and brightness levels, though it may not be as sharp or vivid as high-end displays. Engineering and design professionals might find the Latitude's color representation sufficient for less demanding work, but the limited color gamut coverage may not satisfy those needing precise color accuracy for specialized software. However, gamers and 3D designers will likely be disappointed with the Dell's slower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth imagery in fast-paced games or when working with complex 3D models.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is equipped with a solid processor and lightweight design, making it well-suited for general use and more portable, while its battery life ensures productivity on the go. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, offering superior performance for demanding tasks and a larger screen, but this comes at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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