Dell Latitude E6430s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude E6430s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective cooling system

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

solid performance stability

heavier than competitors

outdated aesthetic design

average battery life

limited display resolution

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp QHD display

impressive battery life

fast charging support

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E6430s and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E6430s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 22.33 cm x 3.09 cm 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour - Light silver
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3340M / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
1 x PCI Express Mini Card
2 x PCI Express Half Mini Card
-
Interfaces USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN
Mini-HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E6430s Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.599 W/kg (body)
0.599 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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