Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga vs Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has a sharper screen and has a brighter screen. Pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga only if it matters to you that it has more storage.
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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
Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has the better screen: 14" 2.5K 500 nits against 13.3" Full HD 300 nits.
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Battery life
Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 should last longer: a 59.6 Wh battery against up to 10.36 hours.
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Connectivity
Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is better connected. It has newer Wi-Fi 6E.
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Portability
Evenly matched
About the same to carry: 1.44 kg and 1.44 kg.
Other differences
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Age Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is the newer model (2022 against 2020).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1145G7 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 9430 2-in-1 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 500 nits.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2022.
Full spec comparison
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 leads on battery and weight and the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has more storage, while the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has faster memory.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 | Intel Core i5-1245U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on the screen.
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". It has a sharper screen, has a brighter screen and has a slightly bigger screen, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 72% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | 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 and is slimmer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.36 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 46 Wh | 59.6 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | ExpressCharge Boost |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm | 310.59 x 215.18 x 8.46-13.94 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top, GFRP bottom | machined aluminium |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | — | Gray |
| Colours available | Black, Silver | Graphite |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (charging, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD | 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 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 3 |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Features
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | SafeShutter |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard | backlit, spill-resistant |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint | glass precision touchpad |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio Premium | quad speakers |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual-array microphones |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, ThinkShutter | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot, Windows Hello face sign-in |
Software and model
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |