Dell Latitude E6430 14" Laptop Core i5 2.5GHz Processor 4GB RAM 250GB HDD DVD No Webcam Windows 10 Professional

Our Specialist view of the Dell Latitude E6430 laptop

The Spec:

The refurbished Dell Latitude E6430 is loaded with an Intel Core i5 dual core processor, 4GB RAM and a sizeable 250GB mechanical hard drive. The chassis houses a 14” HD screen, DVD ROM optical drive, a memory card reader and WiFi connectivity. The laptop also comes preloaded with Windows 10 Professional so you can really make the most of this laptop.

The Good Bits:

The Latitude range of Dells was introduced to the market as productivity based laptop and the E6430 is no different. The spec offers acceptable levels of performance with options to upgrade and improve performance if required. 9 Cell extended batteries are also an option that can provide up to 10 hours on a full charge so it really is feasible that you could get a full working day without having to find a mains socket. The keyboard is response and feels easy to use making typing long emails and documents feel far less taxing.

The Not So Good Bits:

This particular spec does not have a webcam. If you find yourself doing lots of Zoom or Google Classroom meetings then you would need an external webcam, which isn’t the end of the world but does mean an extra peripheral to carry around. It also doesn’t have a separate number pad which can be a hindrance while trying to complete certain tasks.

The Design:

A big plus point for this laptop, and the Dell Latitude series in general is the durable tri-metal metal chassis and MIL-STD 810G rugged standards it has been tested to meet. It’s tougher and more durable than a lot of its competition, though we don’t suggest trying to bang in a nail or taking it swimming!

Suitability:

Ideal for students or teachers that don’t need to do any sort of distance learning or home schooling or are happy to use an external webcam if in fact they do need to use Zoom, Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams. We do in fact stock this same spec laptop with a webcam; click this link to check out our review.