If you need a laptop for general use with longer battery life and prefer a lighter device that's easier to carry, consider the Dell Latitude 5530. It's also more affordable. However, if you require high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its powerful processor and advanced graphics card, would be a better fit. The Aorus 5 also has a much higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast-motion scenarios. Keep in mind that the Aorus 5 is pricier, heavier, and has shorter battery life compared to the Latitude 5530. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 5530 because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a screen with a higher refresh rate. While the Aorus 5 offers smoother visuals and can better handle graphically intensive tasks, the Latitude 5530 has an integrated Intel graphics card and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less ideal for such demands.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is rated very good for engineering and design use because it has a stronger central processor and graphics card, which are crucial for such tasks, whilst the Dell Latitude 5530, with a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, is still good but not as robust for intensive applications. Furthermore, the Aorus 5 has a higher screen refresh rate favorable for design work; however, it's less portable and has louder operating noise, which may be a consideration if mobility and a quiet work environment are priorities.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5530 offers a display that is clear and bright enough to handle daily tasks like web browsing and document editing but lacks the high resolution that the Gigabyte Aorus 5 provides, making the latter more suitable for crisp text and image viewing. In the realm of engineering and design, while both laptops provide adequate screen quality, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out with better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, crucial for precise color work needed in professional design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and a more immersive visual experience in fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$919
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is well-suited for general use with a solid CPU, ample RAM, an IPS screen with good brightness, along with excellent portability and battery life, making it a great mobile workstation. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 also serves well for general purposes, featuring a more powerful CPU, higher-quality GPU for demanding tasks, and a responsive screen with higher refresh rate, but trades off with lesser portability and shorter battery life, leaning towards users with gaming or intensive workloads. Both have ample storage and decent peripherals like keyboards and speakers.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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