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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5530 is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use with good battery life, but has a larger and heavier build which affects portability. It has a standard screen size and resolution without touch capability. The Razer Book 13, while slightly more expensive, offers better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, a higher resolution touchscreen with better screen colors, and longer battery life. Its higher-performance processor makes it more suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work. Neither laptop is designed for intensive gaming despite having capable processors for lighter gaming needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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, the Razer Book 13 provides a sharper image and more vivid colors as its screen comes with higher resolution and brightness, making it preferable for browsing, document editing, and media consumption. In engineering and design tasks, the Razer's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal as they lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion but the Razer's better resolution and panel type still offer a more pleasant visual experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5530 has a price of $919 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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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
507.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5530 offers a primary combination of an Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 15.6-inch IPS screen, which is suitable for general use due to its balanced performance and big screen size while having a solid battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, with its Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and sharper 13.4-inch touch-sensitive display is also great for general use, providing higher screen quality and portability with an even longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5530 and the Razer Book 13 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which provide modest performance for lighter gaming and 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding games. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for basic gaming, but hardcore gamers often prefer higher refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5530, with a capable processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for engineering tasks and design work; it provides a larger screen size but at the cost of lower screen resolution and color accuracy. The Razer Book 13 offers a more powerful processor and vibrant touchscreen with higher resolution and better color coverage, making it ideal for design, along with superior portability and a higher-quality build, though it is less suited for tasks requiring a larger display.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5530 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$919 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
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 | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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