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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a balance of portability and price, being lighter and generally less expensive than the HP Omen 15, making it more suitable for general business use and frequent travelers who prioritize battery life and a professional appearance. Alternatively, the HP Omen 15 is better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, although it comes at a higher cost and greater weight, which may affect its portability. Neither has touchscreens, but the HP boasts a higher screen refresh rate, aimed at fast-paced applications like gaming. If your workstation doesn't move often and performance in computationally intensive tasks is crucial, the HP Omen 15 could be more optimal, but if you seek a mixture of affordability, light travel, and efficient handling of regular productivity tasks, the Dell Latitude 5530 fits well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 provides a smoother gaming and 3D experience due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics processing unit (GPU) and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, whereas the Dell Latitude 5530, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, offers limited gaming capabilities. Additionally, the superior GPU of the HP Omen 15 can handle intensive tasks better, though it may impact battery life more significantly compared to the Dell Latitude 5530, which might offer a longer battery life but with less graphical performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a strong combination of CPU and integrated graphics for engineering and design tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen and sufficient RAM, making it a practical option for such applications. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 consists of a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU setup, alongside a comparable RAM and high refresh rate screen, positioning it as a better fit for more graphic-intensive engineering and design work while sacrificing some portability due to a heavier build.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a balanced screen that's suitable for everyday tasks, but its typical brightness and resolution might not impress users looking for vivid detail or intense gaming. The HP Omen 15 improves upon this with a brighter and sharper display, enhancing the experience for both general computing and detailed engineering work due to better color coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to the absence of high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion, although their resolutions and panel types are adequate for moderate usage.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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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
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is favored for general use due to its combination of respectable CPU performance, sufficient RAM, and good screen quality, complemented by its lighter weight which enhances portability and a decent battery life. The HP Omen 15 shares similar RAM and screen quality benefits and offers a higher-tier CPU and dedicated graphics for more demanding applications, but it's less portable due to its higher weight and slightly larger dimensions, although it compensates with a longer battery life.
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
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 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
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$919
$930
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the HP Omen 15 costs $930.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $930 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 70.9 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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