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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 comes with a higher price but offers significantly better performance, ideal for general use, engineering tasks, and it's classified as a premium business laptop. With more storage and RAM, a more powerful main processor, and better graphics capabilities, it's suited for more demanding applications and multitasking. However, despite decent battery life, it's less portable than the Gateway due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" is much more affordable with a smaller, more portable design. While it can handle basic tasks and general use with its Intel Celeron processor and lower RAM, it's not suited for intensive engineering tasks or 3D/machine learning. Its overall performance and build quality are not on par with the Dell, but if price and portability are your main concerns and your usage is not demanding, it could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is better for general use due to its more powerful CPU and larger RAM, enhancing performance and multitasking capabilities, alongside a higher-quality screen which results in better visuals. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" falls short with a less powerful processor, less RAM affecting its ability to handle tasks efficiently, and lower screen quality, although it is slightly more portable due to its smaller size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5530 provides a fair gaming and 3D experience given its more capable integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a larger screen, while the Gateway 14.1" falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to its less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 and smaller display, despite both having similar screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers robust performance for engineering and design with its more capable Intel i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and an Iris Xe GPU, coupled with a higher-quality IPS screen. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" falls short for those tasks due to its less powerful Intel Celeron processor, only 4 GB of RAM, basic UHD Graphics 600 GPU, and a lower-quality IPS screen, despite being slightly more portable and quieter in operation.
Content Creation
7.4
5.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
7.3
5.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
6.3
6.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Both the Dell Latitude 5530 and the Gateway 14.1" have screens that are adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing, where high resolution and extreme brightness are not critical. For engineering and design work, neither laptop offers the wide color gamut necessary for precise color work, which can affect professionals who require color accuracy for their tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their screens do not support high refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals and may hinder the gaming experience.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$919
$99
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" has 8 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
14.1in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 14.1" to have very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Latitude 5530 and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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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.
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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