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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 is usually less expensive and offers satisfactory performance for general use, along with a slightly larger screen and good battery life, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and business applications. However, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) stands out for powerful performance with an advanced processor and high-end graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive machine learning tasks, but it comes at a higher price. The Razer's more compact form and higher screen resolution offer better portability and sharper display quality but could result in shorter battery life compared to the Dell. Choose the Dell for value and general usage, or the Razer for a premium experience in performance-oriented tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers greater computing power with a higher-end CPU and GPU, pairing it with a sharper and more vibrant display, combined with a higher battery capacity, which could make it preferable for performance-intensive tasks despite being slightly less portable and having a shorter battery life than the Dell Latitude 5530. Conversely, the Latitude 5530, while less powerful, offers a larger screen and is lighter in weight, characteristics that might be more appreciated for general use scenarios where portability and longer battery usage are prioritized over raw performance.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provide fair performance for gaming and 3D applications but may fall short in handling more graphics-intensive games. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, enabling it to deliver very good gaming and 3D performance with smoother visuals and better handling of demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a respectable configuration suitable for engineering and design, with a competent CPU, ample RAM, and integrated graphics that support basic visual tasks, plus a good-quality screen. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) delivers top-of-the-line performance with a more powerful CPU, superior GPU, and sharper screen, enhancing its capability for sophisticated engineering simulations and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.4
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a screen that offers a decent balance between resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but it may fall short for vibrant color work in engineering due to limited color gamut coverage. The Razer Blade 14's screen stands out for its high resolution and brightness, delivering crisp, vibrant images crucial for detailed engineering tasks. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which impacts the smoothness and responsiveness of motion, a critical factor for those specific activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Latitude 5530 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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