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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Latitude 5530 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P depends on your needs. If budget is a concern and you need a laptop that's lighter and more portable with decent general use performance, the Dell Latitude is a viable option. However, if you require top-notch performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks and are willing to spend more, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its superior graphics card and processor, better suits those needs. The tradeoffs are that the Aorus is heavier and usually more expensive than the Dell Latitude. Additionally, the Aorus is more suited for gaming given its advanced GPU capabilities but might not have as long battery life as the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 comes with integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, making it only fair for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end dedicated GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, enhancing its suitability for gaming and 3D uses. While the Dell has a modest processor suitable for general use, the Gigabyte sports a more powerful CPU and superior screen quality, which contribute to its good performance in demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P outshines the Dell Latitude 5530 for engineering and design due to its far superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 3080 vs. Intel i5-1245U Iris Xe), double the RAM, and a more powerful CPU, which are critical for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and simulation. However, the Latitude offers a longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable, with decent performance attributes suitable for less intensive engineering software and where mobility is a priority.
Screen Quality
6.3
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
Consider the Dell Latitude if affordability and energy efficiency are priorities, as its fair screen properties suffice for day-to-day tasks and casual design work, but it may underwhelm in vibrancy and fluidity for high-end gaming. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, offering a balance between crisp visuals and color accuracy, is a better fit for engineering and design applications, where finer detail and color precision are crucial. However, gamers and 3D developers might find its refresh rate limits the smoothness and responsiveness needed for an optimal experience in fast-paced environments or detailed modeling.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$919
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.4
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Latitude 5530 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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