Dell Vostro 14 3430 vs Dell Vostro 13 5301 Comparison

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Dell Vostro 14 3430 vs Dell Vostro 13 5301 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301, two laptops by Dell. Dell Vostro 14 3430 was introduced to market in April 2023 and Dell Vostro 13 5301 was launched in January 2021. As you can see, Vostro 13 5301 is 2 years older than Vostro 14 3430. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 are members of Dell's Vostro series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Vostro Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Vostro 14 3430	April 2023	14.0"	323.67 x 219.76 x 17.52-18.48 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
Dell Vostro 5630	January 2023	16.0"	356.78 x 251.9 x 15.67-17.95 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Dell Vostro 15 3530	January 2023	15.6"	358.5 x 235.56 x 15.52-17.5 mm	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)
Dell Vostro 7620	July 2022	16.0"	356.78 x 251.9 x 16.95-18.99 mm	1.96 kg (4.32 lbs)
Dell Vostro 5620	January 2022	16.0"	356.78 x 251.9 x 15.67-18.3 mm	1.91 kg (4.21 lbs)
Dell Vostro 5625	January 2022	16.0"	356.78 x 251.9 x 15.67-18.3 mm	1.97 kg (4.34 lbs)
Dell Vostro 15 3520	January 2022	15.6"	358.5 x 235.56 x 16.96-22.47 mm	1.66 kg (3.66 lbs)
Dell Vostro 15 7510	July 2021	15.6"	356 x 228.9 x 16.7-18.9 mm	1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Vostro 14 3430 and Dell Vostro 13 5301 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Vostro 14 3430 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
14.0" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor U300
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
4GB Ram
323.67 x 219.76 x 17.52-18.48 mm (12.74 x 8.65 x 0.69-0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)

Dell Vostro 13 5301 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: GeForce MX350 2GB
8GB Ram
306 x 204 x 14-15.9 mm (12.05 x 8.03 x 0.55-0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Vostro 14 3430 over Dell Vostro 13 5301

Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Response Time	21 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	12 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS vs 1.879 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 7.0 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm

Reasons to choose Dell Vostro 13 5301 over Dell Vostro 14 3430

Weight	1.06 kg vs 1.44 kg	0.38 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.1% vs ~75.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 6.9 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	600:1 vs 300:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 112 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of Dell Vostro 13 5301 and Dell Vostro 14 3430

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Vostro 13 5301 and Dell Vostro 14 3430

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Vostro 14 3430 vs Dell Vostro 13 5301: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Vostro 14 3430 and the Dell Vostro 13 5301.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)	1.06 kg (2.34 lbs)
Surface Area	711 cm2 (110.2 inches2)	624 cm2 (96.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.9%	~78.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.9 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Vostro 14 3430 and the Dell Vostro 13 5301 External Dimensions

Weight

Vostro 14 3430 weighs 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs), whereas the Vostro 13 5301 weighs 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Vostro 14 3430 1.44 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Dell Vostro 13 5301 1.06 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Vostro 14 3430 18.48 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Dell Vostro 13 5301 14.00 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 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 Vostro 14 3430 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Vostro 13 5301 is 0.08 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 Vostro 14 3430 vs Dell Vostro 13 5301: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Processor U300 Intel Core i3 1305U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	5	4
Number of Threads	6	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1583	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4864	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1579	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4101	5087

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 Vostro 14 3430 and Dell Vostro 13 5301.

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

Laptops with: Intel Processor U300

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX550 2GB	GeForce MX350 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	747 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1320 MHz	937 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	25 W	20 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS	1,199 GFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bus	64 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1752 MHz 7 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	640
TMUs	32	32
ROPs	16	16

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 Vostro 14 3430 has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Vostro 13 5301 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.879 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Vostro 14 3430 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	2666 MHz	4267 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

The Vostro 13 5301 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vostro 14 3430's RAM capacity of 4 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 54 Wh	40 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	45 / 65 W
Voltage	11.25 V	11.4 V
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	4:00 hr
Cable Length	1 meters

Moreover, the Vostro 14 3430 boasts a larger battery capacity of 41 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vostro 13 5301's40 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Vostro 14 3430 41 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Dell Vostro 13 5301 40 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Vostro 14 3430 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vostro 13 5301's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 Vostro 14 3430 vs Dell Vostro 13 5301: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Vostro 14 3430 and Dell Vostro 13 5301 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. Vostro 14 3430 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Vostro 13 5301 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Vostro 14 3430 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Vostro 13 5301's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vostro 13 5301 features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Vostro 14 3430 112 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Dell Vostro 13 5301 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Vostro 14 3430 boasts a faster response time of 21.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Vostro 13 5301 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Vostro 14 3430 220 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Vostro 13 5301 300 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Dell Vostro 14 3430 vs Dell Vostro 13 5301 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), 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 Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 feature 1x USB 3.2 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
Vostro 13 5301 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vostro 14 3430 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) 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
Both Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Vostro 14 3430 and Vostro 13 5301 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)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
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	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes