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Updated January 12, 2024·
If cost is a primary concern and everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and video streaming are your main activities, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is a budget-friendly choice; however, its screen resolution is lower and performance may be less suited for demanding tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 5530. The Dell offers better performance, which is more appropriate for intensive tasks such as engineering software, and it has a higher quality display suitable for more detail-oriented work, but is significantly more expensive. Also, consider that the Dell Latitude has a better build quality and business-oriented features which may be beneficial for professional use, while the Lenovo has a more straightforward set of features adequate for basic use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5530.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is considered better for general use due to its more powerful i5 processor, higher RAM capacity, higher screen resolution and brightness, coupled with superior portability and battery life, making it more versatile for diverse tasks. In contrast, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers a more budget-friendly option, its less powerful i3 processor, lower RAM, and screen with lower resolution and brightness may not handle multitasking or content viewing as well, and its shorter battery life could limit how long it can be used without charging.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is better suited for engineering and design because it has more powerful CPU and RAM, a superior integrated GPU, and a higher quality IPS display; these are crucial for performance and visual clarity in those fields. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, a less capable GPU, and a TN display with lower resolution, making it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks and design work.
Content Creation
7.4
6.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
6.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Latitude 5530's screen quality is adequate for general use due to its resolution and brightness, but it lacks the superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts needed for high-level engineering and design work. Although acceptable for everyday tasks, for gaming and 3D experiences, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate which is essential for smooth motion rendering. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers lower screen quality across the board with reduced brightness and resolution which impacts general usage negatively, and its insufficient color range and slow refresh rate make it less suited for professional design tasks and immersive 3D experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$360
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5530 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers better gaming and 3D experiences due to its more capable Iris Xe graphics unit and higher screen resolution, which render better visuals compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics and lower resolution display.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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