Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Dell Latitude 5531: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5520 and Dell Latitude 5531 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5520 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Latitude 5520 over Dell Latitude 5531.
Dell Latitude 5531 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5531 is better than Dell Latitude 5520.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i7-12800H inside Dell Latitude 5531 has a 108% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5520.
Dell Latitude 5531 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5520. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5520.
Dell Latitude 5531 weighed 1.94 pounds, 45% lighter than the 3.50 pounds Dell Latitude 5520.
Weight | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Pound | 3.50 lbs. | 1.94 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.59 kg | 0.88 kg |
Dell Latitude 5531 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5520. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5520.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
microSIM card slot | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Smart Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
Total | 10 | 11 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5520 and Dell Latitude 5531.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $1,749 |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.78” (357.8 mm x 233.3 mm x 19.87 mm) | 14.09 x 9.19 x 0.89” (357.80 x 233.30 x 22.67 mm) |
Weight | 3.50 lb (1.59 kg) | 3.94 lb (1.79 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
Left (3)
Right (7)
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Right (7)
Back (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Video memory: 2GB GDDR6 VRAM | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 Video memory: 2GB GDDR6 VRAM |
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Fans Number | - | 1 |
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Bluetooth |
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Ethernet | Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V 10/100/1000 Mbps | Intel I219-V/Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless WAN | - | Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e)
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More | WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Power Supply | 65W 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Security | Hardware-Based Security
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Mail-In Service |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5520 | Dell Latitude 5531 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 5520, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Latitude 5531 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i7-12800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX550 with 2GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Latitude 5520 and Dell Latitude 5531 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Latitude 5520 weighs 3.50 lbs. about 80% heavier than the 1.94 lbs. Dell Latitude 5531. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.78”, the Dell Latitude 5520 is considerably more portable than the Dell Latitude 5531 at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89”.
There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5520. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, a Smart Card Reader, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, and a lock slot. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the Dell Latitude 5531 that has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a Smart Card Reader, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, a lock slot, and a microSIM card slot.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 5520 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Dell Latitude 5531, it supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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