Dell Latitude E5430 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude E5430
Dell Latitude E5430
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude E5430 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E5430 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E5430 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35 cm x 24 cm x 3.25 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Features Anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3210M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Wireless 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1504 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
INPUT Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
1 x PCI Express Mini Card (1 free)
2 x PCI Express Half Mini Card (2 free)
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Interfaces LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0/eSATA
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
VGA
HDMI
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E5430 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
SAR Value - 0.308 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 1 year
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