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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering tasks is crucial for you, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out with a better GPU and higher resolution OLED screen. The higher price reflects this capability. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530, while more affordable, cannot match the ASUS in these areas but offers a lighter form factor and longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and portability. Neither are ideal for intensive gaming but can handle light gaming; choose based on whether your priority is performance or portability and longer working hours away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- The Dell Latitude 5530 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a superior OLED screen that offers crisp visuals, at the cost of being heavier and having a shorter battery life than the Dell Latitude 5530, which also has sufficient RAM and a capable CPU for general tasks, but it shines with better portability thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, despite having a lower resolution screen.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D because it houses a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is superior to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Dell Latitude 5530, and it also features a higher resolution OLED screen for better visual quality.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful CPU (Intel i7-12700H vs. Intel i5-1245U), dedicated graphics card (Nvidia RTX 3060), and high-resolution OLED screen, which is better for detailed visual work compared to the Dell Latitude 5530's integrated graphics and IPS display.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.3
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-resolution, bright display with a panel type that delivers vivid colors and sharp images, making it very pleasant for everyday tasks, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has a less impressive display that might not be as vibrant but is still adequate for day-to-day activities. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS again stands out with wider color gamuts providing excellent color accuracy vital for design precision, whereas the Dell might display colors less accurately which can be a drawback for professional design work. For gaming and 3D, the ASUS's lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion and might not be as immersive or responsive for fast-paced games, whereas the Dell, while also having a poor refresh rate, suffers similarly making both less than ideal for serious gaming or intensive 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$919
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 16X and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Dell Latitude 5530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $919 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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