Dell · 2022 · end of life
Dell Latitude 5430
2022, i5-1245U
The Alder Lake-U mainstream business 14 that Dell certified for Ubuntu and that drops near 280 USD refurbished.
from $280 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for office and web work study programming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value and battery, weakest on display.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 4/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
17 or newer. Wi-Fi is the Intel AX211, fine out of the box.
Ubuntu certified: Latitude 5430 (i5-1245U), 20.04 LTS →Show full report
TS, so the Alder Lake-U hardware is signed off and a stock 22.04 or 24.04 install runs cleanly on kernel 5.17 or newer. Wi-Fi is the Intel AX211, fine out of the box. UVC webcam SKU has no IPU6 dependency. The fingerprint reader works with fprintd on most SKUs once firmware is present, hence tweak. Sleep is s0ix modern standby on this generation, so expect some idle drain. Two SO-DIMM slots take DDR4-3200 to 64 GB.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora 36 or newer covers the Alder Lake-U kernel floor. Same fingerprint and s0ix-only sleep caveats as Ubuntu.
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Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots to 64 GB keep it serviceable.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1245U |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors |
| Weight | 1.36 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 58 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell Latitude 5430 (2022, i5-1245U) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Dell certified the 5430 with the i5-1245U on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, so the Alder Lake-U hardware is signed off and a stock 22.04 or 24.04 install runs cleanly on kernel 5.17 or newer.
- What does the Dell Latitude 5430 (2022, i5-1245U) cost?
- Last seen around 280 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Dell Latitude 5430 (2022, i5-1245U) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell Latitude 5430 (2022, i5-1245U)?
- 1.36 kg (3.00 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 58 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.
The Dell Latitude 5430 (2022, i5-1245U) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $280 last seen 2026-05-22
Find remaining Dell stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
