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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530, while more expensive, is lighter and more suited for business users with features like a longer battery life and a premium build. Its integrated graphics are better suited for everyday tasks and light professional work. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 offers more power for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks with its dedicated graphics card, at a lower price point, but sacrifices battery life and portability due to its heavier build and increased power consumption. If cost is a concern and you need a laptop for gaming or heavy graphics work, the HP Victus 15 is the way to go. If you prioritize mobility, battery life, and build quality for business use, consider investing in the Dell Latitude 5530. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5530.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5530's screen may not provide the vivid colors and wide viewing angles you'd want for detailed design work, falling short in color gamut, which is crucial for engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy. The HP Victus 15, with its better overall screen quality, provides a more pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks with its brighter and higher resolution display, but it still lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work, as their screens do not support the rapid refresh rates that prevent motion blur and create a more immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$919
$575
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530, with higher RAM and longer battery life, is suited for extended general use, and its portability is reflected in its lighter weight, whereas the HP Victus 15, with a more powerful CPU and GPU, better screen colors, and a higher refresh rate display, is also fit for general use but leans more towards users who may occasionally indulge in gaming or graphic-intensive tasks. The HP Victus has a larger storage capacity but is heavier, which, along with its shorter battery life, could influence its ease of use on the go compared to the Dell.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, limiting its gaming and 3D capabilities due to moderate graphical power and motion fluidity. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, offering better performance for gaming and 3D applications, but still remains within a reasonable category for these activities.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5530, with its Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and longer battery life, is geared towards professionals needing solid performance with a focus on portability and build quality for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 is designed more with performance in mind, featuring a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which favors more graphics-intense engineering software and design work, at the expense of being heavier and slightly less portable.
Content Creation
7.4
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Victus 15 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
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 52.5 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 | 262 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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