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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530, while slightly more expensive, typically offers robust business features, durability, and security, which could be better for professionals needing a reliable work machine. It tends to have a larger screen and may come with Windows 11 Pro, enhancing enterprise compatibility. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro often costs a bit less and offers a higher resolution display with a taller aspect ratio, which is great for productivity and multimedia. It might be lighter and thinner, enhancing portability for those who travel frequently or prefer a sleeker machine. Consider the Dell if you need a work-centric laptop, or the Lenovo for a blend of portability and high-resolution media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro’s superior screen resolution, panel type, and brightness provide crisper images and more comfortable viewing than the Dell Latitude 5530, making it ideal for tasks like web browsing and streaming. Regarding engineering and design, the Lenovo's wider color gamuts ensure greater precision and a more vivid display, particularly important for professionals who need accurate color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, despite the better resolution and panel type, both laptops fall short due to their poorer refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$919
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 stands out for general use due to its moderate battery life and decent portability, supporting productivity with enough RAM and processor power for day-to-day tasks, along with a good screen and build quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a higher storage capacity, sharper screen resolution with touch capability, and is lighter for even better portability, while also providing ample RAM and a capable processor, which is ideal for general use activities requiring more on-the-go functionality and higher screen clarity.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both use integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are capable but not as powerful as dedicated GPUs. The Lenovo has a higher screen refresh rate which makes for smoother visuals, and both have high-quality IPS screens, though the Lenovo has a higher resolution and pixel density which can make for sharper images.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 with its Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU, ample RAM, and a full HD screen is well-suited for engineering tasks, offering very good build quality and excellent heat management to ensure sustained performance. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro features a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making it ideal for design work where screen quality is crucial, also equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, though it has a smaller form factor, which enhances portability but potentially sacrifices keyboard space and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.4
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
8.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5530 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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