If you prioritize a higher resolution and more vibrant display for media consumption or creative work, the ASUS Zenbook S 13's OLED screen will appeal to you, although it is generally pricier and offers less battery life. Alternatively, the Dell Latitude 5530 is more budget-friendly, has a larger screen, and includes an Ethernet port, making it well-suited for business use where connectivity and cost savings are important, albeit with a lower screen quality. The Zenbook is also lighter and offers portability with a high build quality, while the Latitude might appeal more to those who need a durable work laptop with a numpad and a bit longer battery life despite its greater weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
The Dell Latitude 5530 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in general use, featuring a higher-resolution OLED screen, more RAM, and a more powerful CPU than the Dell Latitude 5530, reflecting in a better performance and display quality with higher portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in engineering and design applications due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen that offers a wider color gamut and higher contrast ratio, attributes that are favorable for intricate graphic tasks. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 5530 offers a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for general engineering tasks, with a larger screen but lower resolution and color accuracy, which could impact detailed visual work, though it's beneficial in terms of a bigger display.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
6.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers superior screen quality with its high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks that involve viewing images, videos, and text. For engineering and design, the same laptop stands out due to its wider color coverage, vital for professionals who need accurate color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Dell Latitude 5530, while not excelling, may be on par with the ASUS as both have screens with lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for the fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Best in Class
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$919
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior GPU and a high-quality OLED screen, which offer better graphics performance and vibrant visuals compared to the Dell Latitude 5530's adequate GPU and IPS display. Although both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, the ASUS's combination of a better GPU and screen quality, alongside features such as higher screen resolution and wider color coverage, make it more suitable for such tasks despite both having capable CPUs.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Dell Latitude 5530 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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