HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs Dell Latitude 5430
The Dell Latitude 5430 has the edge: it has more storage, has an SD card reader and Ethernet and has a slightly bigger screen.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 13.3" Full HD against 14" Full HD.
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Connectivity
Evenly matched
Much the same, except that only the Dell Latitude 5430 has a card reader and Ethernet.
Other differences
- Storage Dell Latitude 5430 wins
The Dell Latitude 5430 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Screen size Depends on you
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3".
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteBook 830 G8 if…
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1135G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the Dell Latitude 5430 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 14 inches.
Full spec comparison
The Dell Latitude 5430 leads on performance and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
The Dell Latitude 5430 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | M.2 PCIe NVMe |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". The Dell Latitude 5430 has a slightly bigger screen, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | — | No |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C or 4.5 mm barrel | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | — |
| Weight | — | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 307.8 x 204.6 x 17.9 mm | 321.35 x 212.00 x 19.30-20.90 mm |
| Materials | aluminium | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H tested | — |
| Colour | Silver | Silver |
| Colours available | Silver | — |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5430 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader and Ethernet, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one charging), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x 4.5 mm power | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Power Delivery; either charges), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000, 1x 3.5 mm universal audio jack, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant | QWERTY, 18.05 mm key pitch, UK 80 keys; backlit or non-backlit option |
| Login | Fingerprint | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | glass clickpad | Clickpad 115 x 67 mm, >300 dpi |
| Speakers | stereo speakers, Bang & Olufsen | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak, Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphones | multi-array microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, nano security lock slot, HP Sure Start Gen6, fingerprint reader | TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 certified), Wedge-shaped lock slot |
Software and model
The Dell Latitude 5430 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |