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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering work is a priority for you, you may prefer the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 due to its slightly better capability in these areas. However, the Dell Latitude 5530 offers slightly longer battery life and might be the better choice if you need longevity throughout the day. The Latitude also includes a professional Windows 11 Pro operating system, whereas the Inspiron comes with Windows 11 Home. The Inspiron is a 2-in-1 laptop giving it touch capability and flexibility in how you use it, while the Latitude is a traditional laptop with a slightly larger screen but no touchscreen. Both laptops are similar in weight, which means portability is relatively comparable. If budget is a concern, the Inspiron tends to be somewhat less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has a better screen for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and Latitude 5530 have screens that offer adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, but may not provide the vividness or clarity avid media consumers prefer. While these laptops have fair color accuracy that suffices for most engineering and design applications, professionals might find them lacking in the broader color gamuts necessary for precise color work. Furthermore, for gaming and 3D rendering, their refresh rates are not as high as desired, leading to less fluid motion rendering and potential motion blur during fast-paced scenes.
Cost
$779
$919
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 provides a balanced general-use experience with a solid CPU and ample RAM, a high-resolution touchscreen that enhances usability, and notable portability with its 2-in-1 design and decent battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530 stands out for business users with a slightly larger screen, professional-grade capabilities like Windows 11 Pro, better screen brightness, and longer battery life despite not being a 2-in-1, making it less versatile than the Inspiron in form factor but more focused on productivity tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and Dell Latitude 5530 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated GPUs, which are usually less powerful than dedicated graphics cards, and screen refresh rates limited to 60Hz, which isn't as smooth as higher refresh rates found in specialized gaming laptops. Additionally, while both have competent processors and IPS screens for good color and viewing angles, they do not match the performance and visual fidelity that more intensive gaming and 3D rendering tasks demand.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 stands out for engineering and design use due to its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega graphics, which, along with its 16:10 aspect ratio IPS touchscreen and decent portability, makes it suitable for such tasks, especially as a convertible that can double as a tablet.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.4
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to have very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Dell Latitude 5530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $919 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | 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 | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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