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Updated January 10, 2024·
Since you're considering the Dell Latitude 5530, which is typically less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 7, it's essential to determine what you need most from your laptop. If affordability and business-related features like durability, long battery life, and portability are crucial for you, the Dell Latitude 5530 might be the better option. However, if you're looking for high-performance hardware for tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or demanding engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, despite being slightly more expensive, would be more suitable. Keep in mind that the Aorus 7 may also be heavier and have a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Dell Latitude. Choose the Dell for cost-efficiency and business use, or the Gigabyte for performance-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- 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
8.1/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, is less capable of handling the demands of gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 7, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 dedicated GPU. Additionally, gamers would appreciate the higher screen refresh rate of the Aorus 7, making for smoother visuals in fast-paced games, whereas the Latitude 5530's lower refresh rate is less optimal for such experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is highly suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i5-12500H processor, superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, and greater screen quality, providing more responsive and visually detailed work experience. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 5530, while more portable and with a quieter operating noise, has a less powerful Intel i5-1245U CPU and integrated GPU, which may limit performance in resource-intensive tasks despite its high-quality build and keyboard.
Screen Quality
6.3
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a screen that provides satisfactory sharpness and brightness for tasks like web browsing and document editing, making it decent for general use; however, its color range falls short for professional engineering and design tasks that require precise color accuracy. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a more vibrant and sharper display suitable for detailed work in engineering and design due to its wider color gamut, which ensures that colors are more accurately reproduced. For gaming and 3D applications, though, both laptops underperform due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less responsive gaming experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$919
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a well-rounded package for general use with its adequate CPU performance for everyday tasks, 16GB of RAM for multitasking, and a high-quality IPS screen, all encased in a lightweight frame that boasts good portability and a decent battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while also suitable for general use, provides a more powerful CPU, double the storage capacity, and superior screen quality with a higher refresh rate and better color coverage, but it is less portable due to its larger screen size and heavier weight, and has shorter battery life, making it better suited for tasks that need more power like gaming.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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