•  Date Published: 19 Apr 2023
    • Intel Core i7-1265U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 64GB DDR4
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.8 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.1 For Work Good
    3.7 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 64GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Carbon
    • Dimensions
    • 357.80 x 233.30 x 20.77 - 22.15 mm (14.09" x 9.19" x 0.82")
    • Weight
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • microSD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • HD/FHD
    • Microphone
    • Dual-Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Dell Latitude 15 5530
    14.09" x 9.19" x 0.82" Dimensions
    1.59 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +28% Weight

    Review

    Dell Latitude 5530 in-depth review

    Dell has been increasingly conscious about the environment with their latest business series notebooks. What the company did with the Latitude 15 5530 is to include 21% bioplastics, 30% recycled plastics, and 20% reclaimed carbon fiber for its lid. Furthermore, the packaging has been really reworked to be fully sustainable.But hey, sustainability is not the only thing that drives your business towards success. Having a good laptop helps too. This is why we are going to focus on the more technical aspect of the Latitude 15 5530. First and foremost, it is one of the first Dell laptops that come with the 12th Generation Intel CPUs (Alder Lake).Interestingly, there are a ton of customization options. They provide the option for both 15W and 28W processors, and you should choose the mo[...]

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    Pros

    • Wide I/O, which includes a MicroSD card reader and 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • Two M.2 storage slots, one of which runs at 4.0 speeds + 2x RAM SODIMM slots
    • Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button + optional IR face recognition
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (BOE 1DW1M-NV15N4V (BOE0A86))
    • Comfortable keyboard with a backlight
    • Good battery life
    • Fantastic performance in photo editing

    Cons

    • Covers only 53% of sRGB (BOE 1DW1M-NV15N4V (BOE0A86))
    • No 5G support and no spill-resistance

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Here, Alder Lake doesn't only bring higher performance, but also a Gen 4 PCIe x4 slot for storage.Check out all Dell Latitude 15 5530 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this notebook apart, you need to undo 8 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel starting from the hinge gaps. It would be best to use a plastic tool.2. Battery There are two battery options. A 41Wh and a 58Wh one. We got the bigger one, and it lasted us 11 hours of Web browsing, or 8 hours and 30 minutes of v[...]

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