Dell is back in the game with its Rugged lineup of laptops for enterprise users. Dell has been making rugged devices for years that house a decent amount of power and can work in extreme conditions. Likewise, the new Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme are its latest offerings in the Rugged lineup.
The new rugged laptops come with fairly bright displays, Intel’s 11th generation processors, hot-swappable batteries, and a bulky design. Mind you, it’s not a machine for regular users; the Rugged laptops are built for deploying remote workstations and endpoints for large enterprises.
Rugged laptops exist to be able to work without hassle in extreme physical conditions. Moreover, these laptops are physically bigger than regular laptops and can withstand extreme conditions or impacts. Dell’s new Latitude Rugged laptops offer the same while incorporating the latest hardware.
Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged Specifications
The Latitude 5430 Rugged is a lightweight, 5G-capable 14″ semi-rugged laptop. It offers various CPU, display, and memory options. Here’s a full list of specifications:
| Feature | Dell Latitude 5340 Rugged Specification |
| Processor Options | 1. Intel’s 11th Gen Core i5-1135G7 4-core processor. Max clock speed: 3.80 GHz 2. Intel’s 11th Gen Core i5-1145G7 vPro 4-core processor. Max clock speed: 4.0 GHz 3. Intel’s 11th Gen Core i7-1185G7 vPro 4-core processor. Max clock speed: 4.30 GHz |
| Memory Options | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB DDR4, 3200 MHz SODIMM dual-channel memory |
| Storage Options | 128GB to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD drives |
| Graphics | Integrated: Intel Iris Xe Graphics Discrete (optional): NVIDIA T500 graphics with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Display Options | 1. 14.0” FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, non-touch, 400 nits, 100% sRGB display 2. 14.0” FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, touch, 1100 nits, 100% sRGB display (optional) |
| Battery and power | Battery: 3-cell, 53.5 Wh, lithium-ion, (supports up to two hot-swappable batteries) Power adapters: 65W USB-C AC adapter / 90W USB-C AC adapter |
| Connectivity | Wireless Options: Intel AX210, 2×2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E with optional Bluetooth Optional Mobile Broadband Options: Qualcomm SDX20 4G LTE, Up to 1.2 Gbps, 5×20 MHz Qualcomm SDX55 5G, Up to 3 Gbps, 7×20 MHz |
| Camera options | 1. No camera + No microphone option 2. 720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera (optional) 3. 1080p at 30 fps, FHD RGB/IR camera (optional) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.35 lb (1.97kg) |
As obvious as it is, the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged is heavily customizable as per a business’ need. Similarly, businesses can configure the laptop as they like it. Hence, it’s suitable for deploying IT stations.
Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme Specifications
Furthermore, the Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is Dell’s top-end variant for the most extreme situations and environments. Also, being similar to the Latitude 5430, this particular model takes the game to an upper level. In the same vein, it’s a smaller 13″ 5G-capable fully rugged laptop. That said, here’s a list of specifications.
| Feature | Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Specification |
| Processor Options | 1. Intel’s 11th Gen Core i5-1135G7 4-core processor. Max clock speed: 3.80 GHz 2. Intel’s 11th Gen Core i5-1145G7 vPro 4-core processor. Max clock speed: 4.0 GHz 3. Intel’s 11th Gen Core i7-1185G7 vPro 4-core processor. Max clock speed: 4.30 GHz |
| Memory Options | 8 GB or 16 GB or 32 GB – LPDDR4x 4266MHz memory (soldered) |
| Storage Options | Storage options ranging from 128GB to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD drives |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Display | 13.3” FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, touch, 1400 nits, 100% sRGB display |
| Battery and power | Battery: 3-cell, 53.5 Wh, lithium-ion (supports up to two hot-swappable batteries) Power adapters: 65W USB-C AC adapter / 90W USB-C AC adapter |
| Connectivity | Wireless Options: Intel AX210, 2×2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E with optional Bluetooth Optional Mobile Broadband Options: Qualcomm SDX20 4G LTE, Up to 1.2 Gbps, 5×20 MHz Qualcomm SDX55 5G, Up to 3 Gbps, 7×20 MHz GPS: Discrete U-BLOX GPS (optional) |
| Camera options | 1. No camera + No microphone option 2. 720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera (optional) 3. 1080p at 30 fps, FHD RGB/IR camera (optional) |
| Weight | Starting at 5.11 lb (2.32kg) |
Undoubtedly, the Latitude 7330 takes it up a notch when compared to the Latitude 5430. These machines can work in the hardest of conditions.
Accessories and more
Moreover, Dell offers a wide range of accessories to pair with these Rugged laptops. The company allows purchasing external docks for more ports (yes, there’s a Thunderbolt one), vehicle docks, and rugged handles and straps. You would expect accessories to make the laptop convenient to use physically if it’s a rugged one.
In addition, Dell offers various services on the software side to help set up and manage the laptops remotely with ease. Users can easily deploy the laptops and make them good to go.
Availability
The Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Latitude 7330 Rugged laptops will be globally available to order on December 9, 2021. These new machines will ship with Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 as their primary operating system. Of course, you can choose from a list of other operating system options as well.
