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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5431, while more expensive, offers better overall performance and build with features well-suited for business and moderate engineering tasks. It has a higher-quality display and a more powerful Intel processor. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option, which means it may not perform as well with demanding applications but could suffice for general use. The Lenovo has a larger storage capacity but comes with a less capable AMD processor and a basic TN display, which is typically less vibrant and has narrower viewing angles compared to the Dell's IPS display. Both run Windows 11 Pro, but the Dell's higher build quality and better performance could be more reliable for long-term use, particularly for more intensive tasks. The trade-off with the Dell is the higher cost and slightly heavier weight, while the Lenovo offers savings and modest capability for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5431.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5431 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5431 stands out for engineering and design owing to its superior CPU, better GPU, and higher quality IPS screen, factors that are crucial for such tasks; whereas the Lenovo V15, with a less powerful CPU, less capable integrated graphics, and lower quality TN screen, falls short in performance and display for complex engineering and design work. Both laptops offer good portability and keyboard quality, but the Dell is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability for engineering professionals who may need to work on the go.
Screen Quality
6.1
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5431, with a fair screen quality for general use, offers adequate brightness and resolution, making it suitable for day-to-day tasks, but the panel type may not provide the best viewing angles or color depth. For engineering and design, the same screen falls short in displaying a wide range of colors due to limited color gamut coverage, which is crucial for those fields. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the Dell's refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth motion, making it less ideal for those applications, despite the screen's moderate resolution and panel type.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 are rated fair for gaming and 3D primarily due to their integrated GPUs—Intel i5-1250P Iris Xe and AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 respectively—which offer moderate performance for these tasks but lack the power of dedicated gaming GPUs. Both have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz and use IPS (Dell) and TN (Lenovo) panel types which provide reasonable image quality but are not as advanced as high-refresh rate or premium-quality gaming displays.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 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
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Latitude 5431 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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