The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides a high-quality OLED screen with better color accuracy and higher resolution than the Dell Latitude 5530, making it suitable for tasks involving visual detail like photo editing. It has a more powerful main processor, making it good for intensive engineering tasks. The Dell Latitude, however, has a longer battery life and a higher build quality score, making it durable and more suitable for travel. Both have a similar price and amount of RAM. If you value screen quality and performance for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, and don't mind shorter battery life, the ASUS may suit you better. If portability, build quality, and longer battery life are important, the Dell could be the better choice. Both are not ideal for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a higher-end GPU and a screen that supports a higher refresh rate, which are beneficial for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications, compared to the Dell Latitude 5530, which has a lower-tier GPU and a standard refresh rate screen. Additionally, while both laptops have high-quality displays, the ASUS's OLED and higher pixel density contribute to even sharper and more vibrant visuals for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out for engineering and design with a high-end CPU and OLED screen which offers excellent color coverage and contrast ratios, making it ideal for detail-oriented tasks, although it may be less portable and noisier under load.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out for general use and engineering with its high-resolution OLED display that offers vivid colors and excellent contrast, enhancing both everyday tasks and detailed design work with accurate color representation. Despite its superior visual appeal, the OLED panel's standard refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications which benefit most from higher refresh rates to ensure smoother motion. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5530, with its adequate resolution and brightness, offers a fair viewing experience for daily activities and professional tasks, but like the Vivobook, it falls short for gaming due to a modest refresh rate that doesn't cater to high-speed visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Cost
$990
$919
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-end CPU and OLED screen for vivid colors and sharp images, suited for those who prioritize display quality and powerful performance, but with a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5530, which offers longer battery life and is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability for on-the-go use, though it settles for a mid-range CPU and standard IPS screen.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5530 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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