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The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with a larger screen, higher resolution, and better graphic performance, may be suitable for entertainment and multitasking. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might be a concern for those needing portability and long usage times. The Dell Latitude 5330, on the other hand, offers a smaller, more portable form factor and a longer battery life, making it ideal for frequent travelers or professionals who work on the go. The Latitude also comes with Windows 11 Pro versus the Home version on the Inspiron, which may offer additional features for business users. Choose the Inspiron for better multimedia and casual use or the Latitude for business use and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5330.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a crisp and clear display for activities like browsing the web, watching videos, or working with documents, both the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Dell Latitude 5330 have screens that are adequate, but not exceptional, with acceptable resolution and brightness. For more specialized work such as engineering and design, the color accuracy and range provided by these laptops may not fully meet professional standards needed for precise color work. Gamers and those into 3D applications may find the refresh rates on these laptops limiting, as they might not offer the smooth visual experience required for fast-paced games or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with its larger screen, more storage, and a slightly better processor, is ideal for everyday tasks and entertainment, while the smaller, lighter Dell Latitude 5330 offers longer battery life and higher portability, making it a better choice for professionals on the move. Both laptops have similar RAM and screen quality, but the Latitude 5330 also has a backlit keyboard and higher build quality, which may appeal more to business users.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, which has a lower refresh rate; however, both have integrated GPUs which are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, limiting their gaming and 3D performance overall.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 with a larger screen, high refresh rate, and significant onboard storage is suited for hands-on engineering and design work, but it's not as portable as the sleeker Dell Latitude 5330, which offers superior portability, a brighter display, and a higher contrast ratio, enhancing on-the-go design tasks and detailed work. Both laptops come with the same RAM and CPU power and are equipped with Iris Xe graphics; however, the Latitude 5330's pro operating system might better serve professional engineering applications..
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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