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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is the better option, as it has a more powerful processor and more RAM. It also offers superior display quality with OLED technology, which is important for color-sensitive work. However, the Dell Latitude 5530, while offering less storage and a less powerful processor, has a longer battery life which may be crucial if you need to work on the go without frequent charging. It's also generally less expensive, making it a more budget-friendly choice that still meets basic professional and everyday computing needs. The Dell Latitude is slightly lighter and may be easier to carry around, while the ASUS has a heavier and bulkier form factor that trades off portability for screen size and power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- 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 speakers
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- The Dell Latitude 5530 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in general use with superior screen quality, including OLED display, higher resolution and touch capability, along with more RAM and a robust CPU, which make multitasking and visually demanding tasks smoother, but with reduced portability and battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530 offers longer battery life and is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability, with a decent CPU and RAM for general tasks, yet its screen and overall performance may not match the vibrancy and speed that the ASUS provides.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better tailored for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its higher screen refresh rate and superior OLED display, providing smoother visuals and better color depth compared to the Dell Latitude 5530's lower refresh rate IPS display. While both laptops have similar GPUs, the ASUS's better screen can make a significant difference in visual-intensive tasks, despite both being sufficient for moderate gaming and 3D use.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, powerful Intel i7 processor, large RAM, and dedicated GPU, which together provide exceptional display quality and computational performance for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.6
7.4
9.1/10
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 Pro 14 Duo 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
8.2
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.6
6.3
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 Pro 14 Duo typically offers a vibrant and sharp display with high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use and suitable for engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial. However, its refresh rate is lower, which isn't ideal for gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from smoother visual transitions. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5530 has decent resolution and adequate brightness but doesn't excel in color range or refresh rate, placing it as a fair option for general and engineering use but lacking for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
$1,299
$919
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Latitude 5530 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 Pro 14 Duo and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Dell Latitude 5530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $919 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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