- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony VAIO S Series
- Dell Inspiron 15R-N5110
- Dell Inspiron 15R
- HP ENVY 17
- Acer Aspire S 5560
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- 15.6"
- Core i3 2.3 GHz Dual core
- 4 GB DDR3-1333
- 500 GB
First seen on March, 2012
- 2.1 GHz Dual core
- 4 GB
- 320 GB HDD
Released April, 2011
by LaptopMag (Jun, 2011)Dell offers a good selection of configuration options that include Core i5 or i7 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, AMD Radeon 6630M discrete graphics, and a backlit keyboard.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the HP ProBook 4530s (A7K05UT#ABA) compared to the Dell Vostro 3550
GHz2.3
Intel Core i3 2350M
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2.1 GHz
by LaptopMag (Jun, 2011)The Vostro 3550 didn't perform quite as well as the HP ProBook 4530s speed of 38 MBps, but it moved much faster than the category average of 26.3 MBps.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 2.3 GHz   | 3 GHz |
Vostro 3550 by LaptopMag (Jun, 2011)Overall, we prefer the sleeker brushed-aluminum finish on the HP ProBook 4530s, which, for $50 more, adds more power with a Core i5 processor and a larger 500GB hard drive.
processor
Vostro 3550 by LaptopMag (Jun, 2011)The Vostro 3550 includes digital sound enhancements (settings include Bass Boost, Loudness Equalization, and Virtual Surround), but they didn't add much to the listening experience.
memory
| 0 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Vostro 3550 by Queenie (Oct, 2011)After many confusing phone calls got vendor to agree to reimburse me (in writing) for local installation of additional RAM but after many days and submission of invoice I have still not received any acknowledgement of receipt of invoice or payment for same.
Performance Real world tests of HP ProBook 4530s (A7K05UT#ABA) vs Dell Vostro 3550
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the Dell Vostro 3550
| More storage capacity | 500 GB | vs | 320 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 60% more storage capacity | |||
| Much faster USB | 572 MB/s (USB 3.0) | vs | 1 MB/s (USB 1.1) |
| 572x faster USB; connect a high-speed external hard drive or other high-speed device | |||
| Faster processor | 2.3 GHz (Intel Core i3 2350M) | vs | 2.1 GHz |
| Around 10% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
Advantages compared to the HP ProBook 4530s (A7K05UT#ABA)
Sortable is not aware of any important advantages of the Dell Vostro 3550 vs the HP ProBook 4530s (A7K05UT#ABA).
Reviews Word on the street
HP ProBook 4530s (A7K05UT#ABA) | Dell Vostro 3550 |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | Dell Inspiron 15R Fastest processor |
 | 4 | HP ENVY 17 2-way tie: Most CPU cores |
 | 7 | Dell Alienware M14x 2-way tie: Largest amount of storage capacity |
 | 8 | Dell Alienware M11x Longest battery life |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the HP ProBook 4530s (A7K05UT#ABA) and Dell Vostro 3550
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