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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 is generally a bit more expensive and offers stronger general use and engineering performance, but it is slightly heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15". The Lenovo, while slightly less in cost, provides better battery life and is somewhat lighter, making it slightly more portable. However, the Dell's keyboard and general build quality are rated slightly higher. Both have similar-sized screens and full HD resolutions, but the Lenovo has a touchscreen and slightly better color coverage for the display, which could be beneficial for creative tasks. If durability and performance are your main concerns, the Dell may suit you better, whereas if you prioritize battery life and portability, the Lenovo might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5530 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" deliver acceptable visuals due to their sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and everyday images vibrant enough. Engineering and design professionals might find these laptops lacking, as neither provides the wide color gamuts needed for precision color work. Gamers and 3D artists will likely be disappointed by the screens as well, since they don't offer the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, despite adequate resolution and panel types for moderate detail.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$919
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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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
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 with a capable CPU, fair amount of RAM, and good screen quality offers balanced performance for general use, and its solid build quality enables good heat management and moderate battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has a more powerful CPU and additional storage, along with a high-quality screen that includes touchscreen capability; however, it trades off slight portability and has lower keyboard and speaker quality compared to the Dell.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" both offer integrated GPUs and standard screen refresh rates, adequate for modest gaming and 3D tasks but not optimal for demanding games or applications. The Latitude 5530 has the Intel i5-1245U Iris Xe graphics, while the IdeaPad uses AMD's Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8, both with a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which does not favor high-end gaming or professional 3D work where discrete GPUs and higher refresh rates are crucial.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is better equipped for engineering and design tasks with more RAM and a higher quality processor, while its Intel Iris Xe graphics can handle less demanding design applications; its screen is also decent with good color accuracy and contrast ratio.
Content Creation
7.4
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Dell Latitude 5530 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 42 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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