Dell Latitude 9430 vs. Dell Latitude 7430
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 9430 and Dell Latitude 7430 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 9430 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 9430 is better than Dell Latitude 7430.
Dell Latitude 9430 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7430. It has five versus four commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7430.
Ports | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Dell Latitude 7430 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 7430 is better than Dell Latitude 9430.
Intel Core i7-1270P inside Dell Latitude 7430 has a 47% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1265U inside Dell Latitude 9430.
Dell Latitude 7430 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 9430. It has eight versus seven amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 9430.
Ports | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
microSIM card slot | Yes | Yes |
Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes x2 |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
Total | 7 | 8 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 9430 and Dell Latitude 7430.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 9430, a 14-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 10-core Intel Core i7-1265U with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 7430 was introduced by Dell around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to 12-core Intel Core i7-1270P with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz).
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Both Dell Latitude 9430 and Dell Latitude 7430 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Latitude 9430 weighs 2.8 lbs. about 4% heavier than the 2.69 lbs. Dell Latitude 7430. Moreover, measured at 12.22” x 8.47” x 0.54”, the Dell Latitude 9430 is considerably more portable than the Dell Latitude 7430 at 12.65” x 8.22” x 0.68”.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 9430. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, a microSIM card slot, a headphone jack, a lock slot, and a USB-A port. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the Dell Latitude 7430 that has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, a Smart Card Reader, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, a microSIM card slot, and a lock slot.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 9430 supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Dell Latitude 7430, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like Dell Latitude 9430, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
Key Features | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
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Availability | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,245 | Starting at $1,969 |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
Dimensions | 12.22 x 8.47 x 0.32 ~ 0.54 inches (310.59 x 215.18 x 8.42 - 13.91 mm) | Latitude 7430 Laptop
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Colors | CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver |
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Display | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
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Fans Number | 1 | 1 |
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160Hz
Up to 2400 Mbps, Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6.0 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160Hz
Up to 2400 Mbps, Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6.0 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Battery | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
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| 41Wh | 3-cell 58Wh | 4-cell Smart lithium-ion |
Power Supply | 60W 65W 90W USB Type-C power adapter. | 60W 65W 90W USB Type-C power adapter. |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 9430 | Dell Latitude 7430 |
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Warranty | 3 Years ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service | Basic Onsite Service 36 Months, 36 Month(s) |
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