Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) vs Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has more storage, while the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has a sharper screen, has a brighter screen and has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has four times the storage: 1 TB against 256 GB.
- Sharpness Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
- Brightness Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1's screen is brighter (500 against 400 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Ports Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i7-1185G7 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 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 plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 leads on 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has more storage, while the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 has faster memory.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Core i5-1245U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on the screen.
It has a sharper screen and has a brighter screen, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | Lenovo Integrated Pen (4096 pressure levels) | — |
Battery and size
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is slimmer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 23.9 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh | 59.6 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 1 hour (Rapid Charge) | ExpressCharge Boost |
| Weight | 1.399 kg | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 314.4 x 223 x 14.99 mm | 310.59 x 215.18 x 8.46-13.94 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium lid and base | machined aluminium |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Storm Grey | Gray |
| Colours available | Storm Grey | Graphite |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio | 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 | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
The Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | SafeShutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant, Unified Communications controls, LED backlight | backlit, spill-resistant |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | glass Precision touchpad with TrackPoint | glass precision touchpad |
| Speakers | 2x 2W woofers + 2x 0.8W tweeters, Dolby Atmos | quad speakers |
| Microphones | quad-array, 360-degree far-field, Dolby Voice | dual-array microphones |
| Pen | Included | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, Kensington Nano lock | 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 X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |