Dell Latitude 15 7530 review
The Dell Dell Latitude 15 7530 ranks as the #618 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 68. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #318-ranked features among 226 laptops. Consider the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 or Asus ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition G513, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The Dell Latitude 15 7350 boasts premium qualities, including its design and performance. However, its hefty price tag is hard to justify given the cooling department's mismanagement. The laptop struggles with heat management during intense workloads, leading to a hot base and function keys that reach 47.5°C. While it's not ideal for heavy use, it will suffice for daily tasks. Additionally, the display falls short with low brightness and color coverage. If you prioritize performance over portability, consider an H or P series laptop instead. The Latitude 15 feels like a compromised device, making its value uncertain.
Build
The Dell Latitude 15 7350 boasts a premium build quality with a carbon fiber chassis that's both rigid and sturdy. The lighter model tips the scales at 1.54 kilograms, despite being more than 200 grams less than its metal counterpart. The lid opens easily and features a webcam, IR face recognition sensor, and proximity sensor. The keyboard and touchpad are well-designed, with long key travel and clicky feedback. The carbon fiber bottom panel is held together by eight screws, revealing soldered memory and only one M.2 PCIe x4 slot for SSDs. Get your hands on Dell Inspiron 14 7400 if you're looking for better build.
Display
The Dell Latitude 15 7350 features a full HD IPS panel, which offers good viewing angles and no PWM usage. However, the display's mid-max brightness of 265 nits might be insufficient in bright rooms or outdoors. Color reproduction is also limited, covering about half of the sRGB gamut. While not ideal for professionals who require accurate colors, this display should suffice for general use. Those seeking a more vibrant experience can opt for the 4k variant, which would likely deliver improved color coverage and overall visual quality. Consider discovering the power of Dell G15 5530, featuring the latest advancements in display.
Performance
The Dell Latitude 15 7350 is powered by an Intel Core i5-1245U processor. While the CPU delivers exceptional performance, with a high Cinebench R20 score, the integrated GPU underperforms. The laptop's cooling system, comprising a beefy heat pipe and heatsink, struggles to maintain a higher power limit, causing temperatures to spike up to 97°C during stress tests. This results in the base plate warming up, particularly around the function keys. Despite this, the fan remains quiet during regular use. Overall, the Latitude 15's performance is marred by its subpar cooling system, which may not be ideal for demanding workloads. You might prefer Dell Latitude 14 9430, designed with an upgraded performance for a better experience.
Battery and Charging
The Dell Latitude 15 7350's battery is a highlight, lasting 10 hours and 36 minutes in web browsing and 7 hours and 13 minutes in video playback with the larger 58Wh unit. This configuration provides decent battery life for everyday use. However, opting for the 4K display will compromise on power efficiency, reducing battery performance. The charging time is not mentioned, but it's likely to be average given its capacity.
Connectivity
The Dell Latitude 15 7350 boasts an impressive array of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an audio jack, optional smart card reader, and HDMI 2.0 port. A sim card tray is also present on the side, providing flexibility for mobile workers. The connectivity options are well-selected, making it easy to stay productive on-the-go. A better alternative might be Dell Latitude 14 7430, featuring a next-level connectivity.
Features
The Dell Latitude 15 7350 boasts a premium design with a carbon fiber chassis, weighing 1.54 kg. It features a full HD IPS panel, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an NFC coil for authentication. The keyboard offers long key travel and clicky feedback, while the touchpad has a glass cover and NFC coil. You may find Dell Inspiron 15 3525 a better fit, thanks to its superior features.
Support and Maintenance
The Dell Latitude 15 7350's robust build and premium features are marred by underwhelming cooling performance. Mismanagement in this department is disheartening, given the price point. For those who don't plan to push their laptop to extreme workloads, it still delivers.
Pros
1. The Dell Latitude 15 7350 has a carbon fiber chassis that is very rigid and sturdy, showing little to no flex.
2. The laptop's lid opens easily with one hand and houses a webcam, IR face recognition sensor, proximity sensor, and privacy shutter.
3. The keyboard and touchpad are a great combo with long key travel and clicky feedback for the board.
4. The laptop has a well-selected input/output configuration with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB type-A 3.2 generation 1 ports, an audio jack, optional smart card reader, HDMI 2.0 port, and a SIM card tray.
5. The full HD IPS panel provides good viewing angles and no PWM usage.
6. The laptop's battery unit lasts for 10 hours and 36 minutes of web browsing or 7 hours and 13 minutes of video playback with the larger 58 Wh battery.
Cons
1. The metal variant of the laptop weighs significantly more than the carbon fiber model, increasing by around 200 grams.
2. The igpu does not perform well in keeping the temps in check, running very hot and maxing out at 97°C during stress tests.
3. The base gets quite warm with a hot spot on the function keys that reaches 47.5°C during stress testing.
4. The fan is quiet but can't handle high power limits, leading to CPU throttling.
5. The display's mid-max brightness might be too low for bright rooms or outdoor use.
6. The color reproduction is not good, covering only about half of the sRGB gamut.
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