Dell Inspiron 15 3530vsDell Latitude 15 5531

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Dell
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
Inspiron 15 3530

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 delivers solid performance with its Intel Core i7 processor effectively.
The build quality of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is solid, if unremarkable, making it practical overall.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530's touchscreen display offers a bright and responsive experience, but limited brightness is a drawback.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 boasts a powerful combination of features for seamless performance and productivity.
Dell
Dell Latitude 15 5531
Latitude 15 5531

Quick Stats

The Dell Latitude 15 5531 delivers seamless performance and handles demanding tasks with impressive proficiency and capability.
The sturdy and durable build of the Dell Latitude 15 5531 is its most notable and impressive feature overall.
The display on Dell Latitude 15 5531 has poor color accuracy and uses aggressive PWM, affecting eye health.
The Dell Latitude 15 5531 boasts impressive features including upgradable storage and a comfortable keyboard design.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
Winner
#495
Dell Latitude 15 5531
#497
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
#45
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 5531
#51
Display
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
#494
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 5531
#831
Performance
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
#505
Dell Latitude 15 5531
#208
Winner
Build
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
#542
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 5531
#564
Features
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
#314
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 5531
#335

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell Inspiron 15 3530
Dell Dell Latitude 15 5531
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i5-12500H
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (35W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots with RAID support See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell Inspiron 15 3530

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Dell Latitude 15 5531

Strengths

The laptop has a durable body that feels like a high-end business notebook.
It features an IR face recognition scanner and an HD or full HD camera, along with a fingerprint reader for added security.
The keyboard is comfortable for typing thanks to its decent key travel and clicky feedback, and it also has a large numpad area.
There are two ultra-fast Thunderbolt 4 connectors, as well as an optional smart card reader on the left side.
The laptop has great upgradability options, including two SODIMM slots for up to 64GB of GDDR5 memory and two M.2 PCIe slots that can work in RAID mode.
The battery life is impressive, lasting 10 hours and 22 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 40 minutes of video playback.

Weaknesses

The laptop's build quality is not the thinnest out there, with a weight of up to 1.79kg and a thickness of up to 24mm.
The display has decent brightness and viewing angles, but it lacks vivid colors, covering only 52% of the sRGB color gamut.
The laptop uses aggressive PWM in its display, making it unsafe for eye health (although our Health Guard profile can eliminate this).
The Delta E value is high, indicating inaccurate color representation.
The laptop's display profile was powerless, and there are no options to improve it.
Casual gaming performance is great, but the laptop has only one fan, which might not be sufficient for more intense usage.
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Dell Inspiron 15 3530

The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is a productivity-focused laptop designed for professionals, students, and remote workers. This machine boasts a 15.6-inch full HD touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1355U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. With its slim profile and durable build, it's suitable for both work and casual use. While it may not shine in gaming or high-end visuals, the Inspiron 15 3530 delivers reliable performance and spacious storage, making it an excellent choice for those prioritizing productivity over frills.

Dell Latitude 15 5531

The Dell Latitude 15 5531 boasts an environment-conscious build and impressive feature set. While similar to its twin brother, the Latitude 1555-30, this model has some key differences. Notably, it employs more powerful hardware, as indicated by the "31" at the end of its name. The laptop's durable body houses a comfortable keyboard, fingerprint reader, IR face recognition scanner, and HD camera, along with plenty of I/O options. This review will delve into the details of this device, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.

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