Dell Latitude 5330 vs Dell Latitude 5531 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 5330 vs Dell Latitude 5531 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531, two laptops by Dell. Dell Latitude 5330 was introduced to market in March 2022 and Dell Latitude 5531 was launched in March 2022. Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 are members of Dell's Latitude series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Latitude Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Latitude 5455	September 2024	14.0"	314 x 223.75 x 15.14-16 mm	1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7455	May 2024	14.0"	314 x 223.75 x 14.69-15.64 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7450	February 2024	14.0"	313 x 222.75 x 17.1-18.21 mm	1.33 kg (2.93 lbs)
Dell Latitude 3550	February 2024	15.6"	359 x 239.69 x 18.13-20.4 mm	1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)
Dell Latitude 3450	February 2024	14.0"	322.17 x 219.43 x 17.68-19.34 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Dell Latitude 9440	April 2023	14.0"	310.5 x 215 x 14.92-16.28 mm	1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
Dell Latitude 3340	April 2023	13.3"	306 x 210.9 x 16.8-18.6 mm	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Dell Latitude 7440	March 2023	14.0"	313 x 222.75 x 17.1-18.19 mm	1.33 kg (2.93 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Latitude 5531 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 5330 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1215U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
8GB Ram
305.7 x 207.5 x 16.92 mm (12.04 x 8.17 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

Dell Latitude 5531 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
8GB Ram
357.8 x 233.3 x 22.67 mm (14.09 x 9.19 x 0.89 inches)
Weight: 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 5330 over Dell Latitude 5531

Weight	1.20 kg vs 1.79 kg	0.59 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 6.2 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 100 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	250 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera

Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 5531 over Dell Latitude 5330

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.4% vs ~76.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS vs 1.43 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1600-2000

Common Strengths of Dell Latitude 5531 and Dell Latitude 5330

Launch Dates	March 2022 vs March 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Latitude 5531 and Dell Latitude 5330

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Latitude 5330 vs Dell Latitude 5531: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Dell Latitude 5531.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)
Surface Area	634 cm2 (98.4 inches2)	835 cm2 (129.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.9%	~80.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~6.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Dell Latitude 5531 External Dimensions

Weight

Latitude 5330 weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs), whereas the Latitude 5531 weighs 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Latitude 5330 1.20 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Dell Latitude 5531 1.79 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Latitude 5330 16.90 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Dell Latitude 5531 22.70 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Latitude 5330 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Latitude 5531 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Latitude 5330 vs Dell Latitude 5531: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1265U	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i5 12600H Intel Core i7 12800H
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	12
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	10 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1583	1634
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6048	10250
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1586	1702
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5803	13247

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Latitude 5531.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1215U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	GeForce MX550 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1250 MHz	1320 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	25 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,280 GFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	64 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	512	1024
TMUs	32	32
ROPs	16	16

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Latitude 5330 has a FLOPS value of 1.43 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Latitude 5531 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Latitude 5531 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Latitude 5330 and the Latitude 5531, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	41 Wh 58 Wh	64 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	60 / 65 / 90 W	90 / 130 W

On the other hand, the Latitude 5531 features a higher battery capacity of 64 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Latitude 5330's 41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Latitude 5330 41 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

Dell Latitude 5531 64 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Latitude 5330 and the Latitude 5531 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Latitude 5330 vs Dell Latitude 5531: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Latitude 5531 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Latitude 5330 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, Latitude 5531 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Latitude 5330 is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the Latitude 5531's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Latitude 5330 features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Latitude 5330 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Dell Latitude 5531 100 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Latitude 5330 offers a higher maximum brightness of 250 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Latitude 5330 250 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Dell Latitude 5531 220 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Dell Latitude 5330 vs Dell Latitude 5531 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Latitude 5330 and Latitude 5531 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No