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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Dell Latitude 5530, consider usage and budget. The ASUS is pricier, but offers a higher-resolution, touchscreen display, making it better for tasks that benefit from visual clarity and touch interaction. It is also more portable due to a lighter weight and a slightly smaller screen, advantageous when traveling frequently. On the other hand, the Dell is more budget-friendly with a larger screen that lacks a high resolution and touchscreen capabilities—it's more suitable for general office tasks. The Dell also has a longer battery life for extended work sessions, although it is heavier and may be less convenient to carry around. Both have similar processor and RAM capacities, sufficient for general use and some engineering applications but not optimal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
6.3
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Zenbook Flip S13 offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, which makes it ideal for general use where clarity and visibility are important. For engineering and design tasks, its wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate hampers its performance for 3D gaming, where smoother motion and responsiveness are key.
Battery
10.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent 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 Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a high-resolution touchscreen and a potent processor, making it versatile for both general use and performance-demanding tasks, and despite being lightweight and portable, it still provides a good battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530, with its spacious screen and robust build, suits general use well too and comes with a processor that handles everyday tasks efficiently but has a slightly lower battery life and screen resolution compared to the Zenbook, making it more suited for those prioritizing a larger work area over portability.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
For gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Dell Latitude 5530 are only moderately suited due to their integrated GPUs, which are less capable than dedicated gaming GPUs, and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are fine for general use but lower than the 120Hz or higher preferred by gamers for smoother visuals. Although the ASUS offers a higher resolution display, suggesting better screen quality for sharp visuals, both laptops are equipped with similar Intel Iris Xe graphics, which means neither is optimized for high-end gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.4
6.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a higher-resolution screen for detailed design work and is more portable due to its lighter frame and smaller form factor, making it ideal for engineers and designers who prioritize screen quality and portability. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5530 offers a larger screen and superior sound quality, which can enhance user experience during multimedia presentations or while interacting with complex models, but it's heavier and thus less convenient to carry around.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Latitude 5530 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
7.6
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Latitude 5530 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13 and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Dell Latitude 5530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $919 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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