The ASUS Zenbook 14, being significantly less expensive, is a budget-friendly option that offers a great display with its OLED panel and a higher screen resolution than the Dell Latitude 5530, favoring those who prioritize visual fidelity for media consumption or design work. However, the Dell Latitude 5530, while more expensive, comes with additional professional features better suited for a business environment, such as Windows 11 Pro, and may have a slightly larger screen and potentially longer battery life, which could benefit users who work on the go. The Dell also includes more memory standard which can aid in multitasking and more demanding applications. If portability is a concern, the ASUS is lighter and more compact, making it easier to carry around. You'll need to decide between the ASUS's price and portability, or the Dell's professional features and extra memory. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize crisp visuals for productivity and media consumption, the ASUS Zenbook 14 with its higher resolution and brighter display offers a superior experience. Designers and engineers will appreciate that same device’s wider color gamuts, providing a more accurate representation of colors. However, for gaming or 3D modeling, the ASUS's lower refresh rate may result in less fluid motion, so neither laptop would be ideal for those specific tasks due to their screen qualities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$919
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-resolution OLED screen and lighter weight, offers superb portability and screen quality, but falls short in RAM and battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5530, which boasts longer battery life and more RAM, enhancing its performance for general use despite being slightly heavier and having a lower-resolution IPS screen.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's OLED screen and higher refresh rate provide a more fluid and visually vibrant gaming and 3D experience, whereas the Dell Latitude 5530, despite its fair integrated graphics, is held back by a standard IPS panel and a lower refresh rate. While both laptops have similar CPU and integrated graphics suitable for light gaming and basic 3D work, the superior screen of the ASUS boosts its gaming potential.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is equipped with a high-resolution OLED screen, providing superior color accuracy and contrast for design work, while its lighter weight enhances portability for engineers on the go. The Dell Latitude 5530, on the other hand, offers more RAM for multitasking and heavy engineering software, and its build incorporates features like additional RAM slots and a numeric keypad which are beneficial for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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 14 and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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