Dell Latitude E5550 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

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Dell Latitude E5550
Dell Latitude E5550

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude E5550 and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

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Difference between Dell Latitude E5550 and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E5550 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.69 cm x 25.52 cm x 2.345 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.14 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour - Liquid blue
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, BFR/PVC-free Glossy
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5010U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - PCI Express Half Mini Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition + Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Licence Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial), Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit (DVD), Intel Management Engine Components, Dell Applications for Windows 7 Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E5550 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, contactless smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Free Fall Sensor, Dell Data Protection, USB PowerShare technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards FIPS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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