Lenovo ThinkPad T14 vs Dell Latitude 5430
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 14-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: the Dell Latitude 5430 is the newer model (2022 against 2020).
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Key differences
- Age Dell Latitude 5430 wins
The Dell Latitude 5430 is the newer model (2022 against 2020).
- Ports Dell Latitude 5430 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 5430 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
- Upgrades Dell Latitude 5430 wins
The Dell Latitude 5430's memory can be upgraded later; the Lenovo ThinkPad T14's is fixed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 if…
- You multitask a lot: its AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 14 hours.
Choose the Dell Latitude 5430 if…
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2022.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsOn the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell Latitude 5430 is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Partly upgradeable | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (2242 PCIe 3.0 x2, or 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 on larger options) | M.2 PCIe NVMe |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 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 | Anti-reflective | 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 14 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 1 hr | — |
| Weight | — | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm | 321.35 x 212.00 x 19.30-20.90 mm |
| Materials | PPS / 50% GF (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom) | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Colour | — | Silver |
| Colours available | Black | — |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5430 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4, and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data, Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x side docking connector, Kensington lock slot | 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 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Keyboard | 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls | QWERTY, 18.05 mm key pitch, UK 80 keys; backlit or non-backlit option |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad | Clickpad 115 x 67 mm, >300 dpi |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak, Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphones | — | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington security slot | 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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Update promise | None | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |