Dell Latitude 5430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Latitude 5430 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5430 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent battery life

responsive keyboard

good security features

efficient performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5430 and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.09 cm -
Weight 1.36 kg -
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, 0.179 mm pixel pitch -
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core -
Cache 12 MB -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), Dell Applications for Windows 11 -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5430 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge -
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year
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