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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 is significantly less expensive with modest performance for general use, offering a balance of features suitable for business contexts. It is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight compared to the Razer Blade 17, which is pricier but packs a much more powerful processor and graphics, ideal for intensive 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming. With the Razer Blade 17, you get a larger, higher-resolution display that provides a better experience for multimedia and detailed work; however, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less convenient for constant travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers balanced performance suitable for a range of tasks with its reliable CPU and RAM, along with a good battery life that enhances its portability, making it a good general-use laptop. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 provides superior screen quality and performance with a more powerful CPU and significantly more RAM, but its larger size and heavier weight reduce its portability despite its also great battery life, positioning it as a very good choice for demanding applications beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance largely due to its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which is much more powerful than the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in the Dell Latitude 5530. Additionally, the Razer's screen has a higher refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals, beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Dell's lower screen refresh rate may not be as fluid in action-packed scenes.
Engineering and Design
6.9
9.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 is considered excellent for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which greatly enhance its performance for demanding tasks alongside a high-resolution screen that benefits design work. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5530 has more modest specs like an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it good for engineering tasks, with the added benefits of a lighter weight and longer battery life, which contribute to its portability.
Content Creation
7.4
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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 balances resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its color range may not be expansive enough for professional design work and refresh rates are not high enough for smooth gaming or 3D rendering. The Razer Blade 17's display offers high resolution and brightness, superior color accuracy covering a wide gamut that's ideal for engineering and design, but it lacks the high refresh rates required for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. In both cases, the tradeoff is between professional creative tasks, where color fidelity is key, and gaming or 3D work, which demand fluid motion and quick screen updates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the Dell Latitude 5530 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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