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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and longer battery life for general use like web browsing and office applications, then the Dell Latitude 5530 would suit you well as it's lighter and has a longer battery life. However, if you are interested in gaming or tasks that require more graphics power like 3D rendering or machine learning, the MSI GF65 Thin, with its dedicated graphics card, is the better option even though it is heavier and has shorter battery life. Keep in mind that the MSI also has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which might be important if you plan to watch a lot of fast-paced content or games. The Dell will generally cost less but bear in mind that it has less storage capacity than the MSI. 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
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5530.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 excels in general use with its adequate RAM for multitasking, a quality display for clear visuals, superior battery life for longer usage, and higher portability due to its lighter weight. The MSI GF65 Thin, while offering a more powerful GPU and higher storage capacity, falls short in general use due to less RAM which may limit multitasking, a dimmer screen compared to the Latitude, a shorter battery life, and slightly less portability due to a heavier build.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI GF65 Thin is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.4
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for software development, and content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell Latitude 5530 and MSI GF65 Thin have screens that offer adequate resolution and brightness, but might not stand out in terms of exceptional clarity or vibrancy. In engineering and design, where precise color representation is key, neither laptop offers wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, limiting color accuracy for professional-grade tasks. For gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less fluid visuals, even though the panel type and resolution are satisfactory, they may not provide the most immersive experience for fast-paced graphics or animation work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
6.7
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$919
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5530 and MSI GF65 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5530, with its efficient Intel Iris Xe graphics, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks while maintaining good battery life, making it portable and practical for professionals. In comparison, the MSI GF65 Thin boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which excels in handling more graphically intensive engineering and design applications, but with a tradeoff in battery life and slightly less portability.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and MSI GF65 Thin both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Latitude 5530 and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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