Dell Latitude 5591 review

Where the Latitude 5591 stands

The Dell Latitude 5591 is a 2018 business laptop positioned at the upper edge of the budget tier — roughly $357, above the category median of $297. As the successor to the 5590, it pairs a comparable GPU surplus with a meaningfully larger battery and a more recent hardware platform. The GPU score of 12.1 is more than three times the category median of 3.8; the 68 Wh battery is 51% above the category median of 45 Wh.

Graphics and battery: a dual surplus

The 5591's distinguishing feature is its combination of graphics headroom and battery capacity. The GPU score of 12.1 places it well above office-class peers, enough to run Overwatch and Grand Theft Auto V at recommended settings, plus Visual Studio Code and standard productivity software without difficulty. Far Cry 5 remains beyond its recommended envelope. The 68 Wh battery, meanwhile, is 51% above the category median — a meaningful advantage for sustained work sessions away from an outlet.

Mobility: the residual trade-off

Despite the larger battery, the 5591's mobility index of 33 remains 45% below the category median of 60. The constraint is weight, not runtime — the 15-inch chassis is heavy for extended carry, even if the battery can power it through a full workday. Buyers who plan to transport the laptop regularly will feel the trade-off; buyers who work from a fixed location will not.

Price trajectory

From $1,300 in 2018 to $357 today, the 5591 has depreciated roughly 73% at an annual rate of about 8%. The projected price two years out is approximately $302 — a further 15% decline. The depreciation curve is past its steepest phase but, with eight years behind it, the remaining service horizon is moderate.

How it compares

In the $325-$410 refurbished business range, the 5591 sits among several 2018-2021 alternatives. Above it, the Dell Vostro 15 3515 at $403 and the HP EliteBook 640 G9 at $410 offer newer hardware at a moderate premium. Below, the HP EliteBook 835 G7 at $333 and the HP EliteBook 855 G7 at $326 are direct competitors. The 5591's distinguishing factor is its dual surplus — GPU and battery — a pairing that few alternatives in this band match at this price.

Bottom line

The Latitude 5591 is a 2018 business laptop that combines a meaningful GPU surplus with a large battery, making it a credible workstation-class machine for the budget tier. At $357, it sits slightly above the category median, but the combination of capabilities justifies the premium for buyers who need both graphics headroom and all-day runtime. The trade-off is weight — this is a desk-first machine that happens to have a battery. For the right workflow, it is fairly priced for its class.