Regarding affordability with business laptops, especially the 2-in-1 variety, you can’t ask for much more than what the Dell Latitude 5430 offers. These Latitude laptops / 2-in-1s have been offering quality and performance for decades. This newer model comes with 14.0-inch FHD displays with optional touch, 12th Gen. Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, 16GB – 32GB of memory, and more.
Dell describes it as having the “most innovative use of sustainable materials” in a mainstream business laptop in the world. It features recycled carbon fiber, plastics, bio-based materials, and more. These bio-based materials used in the manufacture of the 5000 series are tree-based. Also, the bottom of the device has bio-based rubber bumpers.
The 5430 has an expansive 14-inch screen with a small footprint and an impressive screen-to-body ratio. Depending on the configuration and specifications, this Latitude laptop can range anywhere from around $1,000 – $1,400. As with most laptops these days, there are always ways to save using Dell Latitude 5430 coupons and promo codes.
At the minimum, with the configurations, you can expect a 256GB capacity M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Class 35) drive and a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 10-cores, 12MB cache processor with up to 4.40-GHz (Turbo). For an upgrade, options up to 512GB (Class-35) storage and 1TB – 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Class-40) are available. Higher-end models also feature a 12th Gen. Intel Core i7, up to 4.70 – 4.80 GHz (turbo speed).
For the 14-inch display, the 5430 comes with both touch and non-touch options. It’s an FHD anti-glare screen (1920 x 1080) with 250-nits (non-touch) or 300-nits (touch) and an FHD IR camera. The integrated graphics are Intel Iris Xe (for i7) with Thunderbolt and vPro.
The Dell Latitude 5430 supports 16GB (2 x 8GB) to 64GB (2 x 32GB) of DDR4 memory, as 3200 MT/s – dual channel, non-ECC. Even with 16GB, this memory technology is more than adequate for most business laptop needs. Remember that the 64GB memory option will significantly increase the price.
Dell Latitude 5430 Connectivity
The ports and slots this laptop comes with include:
- Micro SD 4.0 memory card reader
- USB 3.2 Generation 1
- USB 3.2 Generation 1 (with PowerShare)
- Global Headset jack
- RJ45
- HDMI 2.0
- 2 Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C with Power Delivery / DisplayPort)
- Wedge lock slot
There are a few power supply options, such as a 60-W AC ultra-light mini adapter (USB Type-C) and a 65-W Type-C adapter. Also, depending on the configuration, an E5 90-W adapter Type-C) may be available.
A good 4-cell battery comes with the Dell Latitude 5430, with ExpressCharge, to ensure fast charging. Within 60 minutes, the battery can get up to an 80% charge.