Dell Latitude 15 3520vsDell Latitude 15 3530

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Dell
Dell Latitude 15 3520
Latitude 15 3520

Quick Stats

The Dell Latitude 15 3520's performance is adequate for business use, but lacking overall.
The Dell Latitude 15 3520's build is flimsy, flexing and creaking due to its all-plastic body construction.
Opt for the Full HD IPS display over TN panel for better viewing angles and contrast ratio overall.
The Dell Latitude 15 3520 features Intel's Tiger Lake U processors with enhanced security options available.
Dell
Dell Latitude 15 3530
Latitude 15 3530

Quick Stats

The Dell Latitude 15 3530 delivers impressive performance with strong multi-core capabilities and efficient cooling system design.
Build quality is a compromise due to plastic chassis' durability concerns despite some design aesthetic benefits available.
The IPS display offers excellent viewing angles and decent brightness, suitable for general use purposes.
The Dell Latitude 15 3530 boasts a feature-rich design with numerous I/O, memory, and storage upgrade options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell Latitude 15 3520
Winner
#647
Dell Latitude 15 3530
#648
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell Latitude 15 3520
#165
Dell Latitude 15 3530
#49
Winner
Display
Dell Latitude 15 3520
#828
Dell Latitude 15 3530
#661
Winner
Performance
Dell Latitude 15 3520
#506
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 3530
#646
Build
Dell Latitude 15 3520
#553
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 3530
#562
Features
Dell Latitude 15 3520
#325
Winner
Dell Latitude 15 3530
#333

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell Latitude 15 3520
Dell Dell Latitude 15 3530
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1255U
NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell Latitude 15 3520

Strengths

The laptop offers a long-lasting battery life, with almost 13 hours of web browsing or around 9 hours of video playback.
It has a diverse I/O port selection, including USB Type-C, USB-A, HDMI, and an optional SIM card tray.
The laptop features upgradability options, making it more future-proof, with two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and one M.2 slot for storage upgrades.
The Dell Latitude 15 3520 has a decent contrast ratio of 960:1 on its full HD IPS display, which also offers better viewing angles.
It comes with security enhancements from Dell, including an optional IR face recognition sensor, fingerprint scanner, and privacy shutter for the webcam.

Weaknesses

The laptop's all-plastic body flexes significantly, causing audible cracks and squeaks, making it feel less durable.
The keyboard has short travel but is clicky, and the touchpad is not the smoothest, although it makes up for it with its large size.
The display uses PWM for brightness adjustments, which might cause flickering at lower brightness levels, although our Health Guard profile eliminates this issue entirely.
Dell's decision to use a plastic build helps keep costs down but compromises on structural rigidity and durability.
The Intel Core i5-1145G7 CPU couldn't achieve frequencies above 3.0 GHz mark even with the BIOS performance mode enabled, which might affect performance.

Dell Latitude 15 3530

Strengths

With more affordable devices, you always have to make compromises however it's all about finding what's important to you with their latest business model Dell gives you a lot of bang for the buck
The input devices are fantastic as the keyboard offers clicky and tactile feedback while the touchpad is smooth and responsive
There are two display options, one with an IPS panel which we advise you to choose, offering excellent viewing angles and decent brightness peaking at 311 nits
The laptop scores well in our battery test lasting for 11 hours and 57 minutes of web browsing or 9 hours and 3 minutes of video playback on a single charge
The upgrade ability is quite good too with two SODIMM slots for DDR4 memory and one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Dell Latitude 15 3520

The Dell Latitude 15 3520 is a laptop designed for business needs, combining stability and security with affordability. Equipped with Intel's Tiger Lake U processors, this device aims to meet the demands of corporate customers. However, does it live up to its promise? A plastic build keeps costs down but compromises on durability, while security features like IR face recognition and fingerprint scanner offer peace of mind. Can this laptop deliver a snappy and secure experience for business tasks?

Dell Latitude 15 3530

The Dell Latitude 15 3530 is an affordable laptop that requires compromise on some fronts. While built quality suffers with its plastic chassis, the device excels in other areas, such as input devices and port selection. The optional fingerprint reader and IR sensor enhance security. A choice of display options, including IPS panels, ensures a good viewing experience. With decent battery life and upgradability, this laptop is worth considering for those seeking value without sacrificing too much.

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