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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance is a priority, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering tasks, the Dell Latitude 5530 with its Intel processor may serve you better, though it is less affordable and slightly heavier, reducing portability. For everyday use and higher portability, with longer battery life and a touchscreen, the Lenovo Yoga 6 could be the better option; it also has a higher resolution and more vivid screen color performance but might fall short in more intensive computational tasks. The Yoga 6 is more cost-effective, offering more storage for a lower price. Both have similar build quality and RAM, catering well to general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering the Dell Latitude 5530 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, both provide fair screen quality thanks to respectable panel type, resolution, and brightness, which are essential for daily tasks like browsing, document editing, and video streaming. For engineering and design, the Lenovo Yoga 6 pulls ahead with better screen quality because it covers wider color gamuts, providing more accurate colors that are crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to subpar refresh rates, making them less ideal for smooth graphics and fast-paced action, even though their resolutions and panel types are adequate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$919
$701
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $701.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo Yoga 6, while not specialized for high-end gaming or 3D applications, can handle these tasks to a certain extent due to their decent GPUs, which are very important for such activities. However, their capabilities are limited by average screen refresh rates, and while their CPUs and screen quality are decent, they are outpaced by models with higher specs in these areas.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, making it suitable for engineering and design with its 16GB of RAM and IPS screen that excels at color reproduction and viewing angles. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, features a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Vega 8 graphics, slightly better screen resolution and aspect ratio for more vertical space, also offers 16GB of RAM, and is more portable due to its smaller size and 2-in-1 convertible design.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $701 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
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 | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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