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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize higher resolution and a more powerful graphics card for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro would serve you better. It has a higher refresh rate screen which offers smoother visuals, making it also slightly better for engineering use. However, it's heavier and comes with a power brick, suggesting less portability compared to the Dell Latitude 5530. The Dell, on the other hand, is lighter, making it more portable and has a longer battery life, which could be more convenient for general use or business-related work. It also has more USB-C ports, making connectivity more versatile. The Latitude might cost a bit more, but for everyday tasks and professional use that don't require intensive graphics capability, it could be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5530's modest resolution and luminosity suffice for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, while for engineering and design, its limited color coverage may not render the full spectrum needed for precise work. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers sharper visuals and better brightness, enhancing the experience for both general use and creative tasks that rely on color accuracy, but its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals required in high-end gaming or fluid 3D rendering. Neither laptop, with their standard refresh rates and lacking top-tier resolutions, are cut out for gaming or 3D work where fast, crisp, and responsive displays are crucial.
Cost
$919
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a balanced performance for general use with its Intel processor, sufficient RAM, and an IPS screen with standard resolution and brightness, making it highly portable with a solid battery life. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro comes with a higher capacity SSD and more powerful AMD Ryzen processor coupled with an Nvidia GPU, a higher resolution display with better brightness and color coverage making it better suited for media consumption and heavier tasks despite being heavier and slightly less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 screen refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU with a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making the latter more suitable for gaming and 3D applications, despite both being only considered fair in this aspect.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5530 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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