Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 vs HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen)
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, lasts longer on a charge and has a brighter screen. Pick the HP Pavilion x360 14 only if it matters to you that it has more storage.
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Key differences
- Memory Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Battery life Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 should last longer on a charge: it has a 59.6 Wh battery against 43 Wh.
- Storage HP Pavilion x360 14 wins
The HP Pavilion x360 14 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Brightness Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1's screen is brighter (500 against 250 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Sharpness Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 500 nits.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
Choose the HP Pavilion x360 14 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 leads on performance, battery and weight, the screen and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has more memory and has faster memory, while the HP Pavilion x360 14 has more storage.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1245U | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on the screen.
It has a brighter screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 8 hours |
| Battery capacity | 59.6 Wh | 43 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | AC smart pin (barrel); USB-C also lists USB Power Delivery |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge Boost | 50% in approx. 45 minutes |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 310.59 x 215.18 x 8.46-13.94 mm | 322 x 210 x 18.8-19.8 mm |
| Materials | machined aluminium | Natural silver aluminium keyboard deck (anodised finish); ocean-bound plastic in base, bezel and sideband |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Gray | Silver |
| Colours available | Graphite | — |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort, charging), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD | 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x AC smart pin (power) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
The HP Pavilion x360 14 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP |
| Webcam privacy | SafeShutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit, spill-resistant | Full-size, backlit, natural silver |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | — |
| Touchpad | glass precision touchpad | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support |
| Speakers | quad speakers | Audio by B&O, dual speakers; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | dual-array microphones | integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | — |
| Security | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot, Windows Hello face sign-in | HP BIOS Protection, Fingerprint reader |
Software and model
On software and updates, it comes down to what you need.
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Pavilion x360 14 is sold new. The HP Pavilion x360 14 is sold new, and the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |