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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 is less expensive and offers good performance for general use with decent battery life, making it suitable for business and everyday tasks. It's lighter and has a better portability score, so it's easier to carry around. The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, on the other hand, is more expensive but provides high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. It also has better screen quality, especially for color representation and fast motion, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. If budget is a concern and you need a laptop for general tasks and portability, go for the Dell. If you need top performance for intensive tasks and gaming and are willing to pay more, choose the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
While the Dell Latitude 5530 offers decent performance for general tasks with a suitable screen and good portability, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro outshines with a more powerful processor and enhanced screen quality, at the expense of being less portable due to its higher weight. The increased RAM and better screen of the Legion 7i Pro make it better suited for more intensive tasks and provide a richer visual experience, though its greater power comes with a tradeoff in battery life and ease of carrying compared with the Latitude 5530.
Gaming and AI
6.2
9.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers a top-tier gaming experience with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate, provides a gaming experience that's only adequate, better suited for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
9.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i stands out with a more powerful processor, double the RAM, and a superior graphics card compared to the Dell Latitude 5530, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high performance. While the Dell offers a decent setup for engineering with enough RAM and an integrated GPU for lighter tasks, its lesser screen resolution and processing power make it just good rather than excellent for intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.4
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
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
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
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
8.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the Dell Latitude 5530 with an adequate resolution and brightness ensures comfortable viewing, but may fall short on vibrancy and sharpness when compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which offers superior resolution and brightness for crisper and more vivid visuals. In engineering and design tasks, the broad color gamuts of the Lenovo are essential for accurate color work, giving it an edge over the Dell, which has a narrower color range, making it less ideal for such specialized work. When it comes to 3D tasks, although both laptops don't excel due to poor refresh rates, the Lenovo's better resolution and panel type provide a more detailed and stable image, which is beneficial for less demanding 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$919
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $2,000.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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