Dell Latitude 7430 vs Dell Latitude 9430 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 7430 vs Dell Latitude 9430 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430, two laptops by Dell. Dell Latitude 7430 was introduced to market in March 2022 and Dell Latitude 9430 was launched in March 2022. Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 are members of Dell's Latitude series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Latitude Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Latitude 5455	September 2024	14.0"	314 x 223.75 x 15.14-16 mm	1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7455	May 2024	14.0"	314 x 223.75 x 14.69-15.64 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7450	February 2024	14.0"	313 x 222.75 x 17.1-18.21 mm	1.33 kg (2.93 lbs)
Dell Latitude 3550	February 2024	15.6"	359 x 239.69 x 18.13-20.4 mm	1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)
Dell Latitude 3450	February 2024	14.0"	322.17 x 219.43 x 17.68-19.34 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Dell Latitude 9440	April 2023	14.0"	310.5 x 215 x 14.92-16.28 mm	1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
Dell Latitude 3340	April 2023	13.3"	306 x 210.9 x 16.8-18.6 mm	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7440	March 2023	14.0"	313 x 222.75 x 17.1-18.19 mm	1.33 kg (2.93 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 7430 and Dell Latitude 9430 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 7430 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1235U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
321.35 x 208.69 x 16.9-18.47 mm (12.65 x 8.22 x 0.67-0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)

Dell Latitude 9430 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1245U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
310.59 x 215.18 x 8.42-13.9 mm (12.23 x 8.47 x 0.33-0.55 inches)
Weight: 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 7430 over Dell Latitude 9430

Weight	1.22 kg vs 1.27 kg	0.05 kg lighter
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Avg. MSRP Price	$1600-2000 vs $2000-2400	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 9430 over Dell Latitude 7430

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85% vs ~80.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.5 mm vs 5.7 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell Latitude 9430 and Dell Latitude 7430

Launch Dates	March 2022 vs March 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Latitude 9430 and Dell Latitude 7430

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Dell Latitude 7430 vs Dell Latitude 9430: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Latitude 7430 and the Dell Latitude 9430.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)	1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)
Surface Area	671 cm2 (104 inches2)	668 cm2 (103.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.5%	~85%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~4.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 7430 and the Dell Latitude 9430 External Dimensions

Weight

Latitude 7430 weighs 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs), whereas the Latitude 9430 weighs 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7430 1.22 kg

Dell Latitude 9430 1.27 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7430 16.90 mm

Dell Latitude 9430 8.40 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Latitude 7430 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Latitude 9430 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Latitude 7430 vs Dell Latitude 9430: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i7 1265U Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1270P	Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1265U
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	10	10
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1580	1593
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6333	6944
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1654	1638
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6618	7378

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Latitude 7430 and Dell Latitude 9430.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1235U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1245U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	640
TMUs	40	40
ROPs	20	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Latitude 7430 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Latitude 9430 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Latitude 9430 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Latitude 7430's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	41 Wh 58 Wh	40 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	65 / 90 W	65 / 90 W

Moreover, the Latitude 7430 boasts a larger battery capacity of 41 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Latitude 9430's40 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7430 41 Wh

Dell Latitude 9430 40 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Latitude 7430 and the Latitude 9430 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Latitude 7430 vs Dell Latitude 9430: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 7430 and Dell Latitude 9430 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Latitude 7430 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Latitude 9430's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Latitude 9430 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7430 157 ppi

Dell Latitude 9430 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Latitude 9430 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7430 400 nits

Dell Latitude 9430 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Dell Latitude 7430 vs Dell Latitude 9430 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 have USB Type-C ports. Latitude 7430 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Latitude 9430 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Latitude 9430 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Latitude 7430 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Latitude 7430 and Latitude 9430 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No