The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life, and a more responsive user experience for general use, suited for users needing to do graphic design or video editing thanks to its superior screen quality and color accuracy. However, it's more expensive than the Dell Latitude 5330, which has more RAM, which can be beneficial for multitasking and engineering applications. The Latitude also includes more diverse ports without needing additional adapters and comes with Windows 11 Pro, preferred for business environments. The MacBook Pro has an edge with its build quality and a fanless design for silent operation. Choose the MacBook Pro for creative tasks, or the Latitude for cost-efficiency and business applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
The Dell Latitude 5330 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
6.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) boasts a high-resolution display with bright and vibrant colors, providing excellent clarity and detail that is highly beneficial for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. For engineering and design professionals, the MacBook's wide color gamut coverage ensures that designs are seen with the intended hues and contrasts, but its screen's standard refresh rate is less ideal for 3D work where smoother motion rendering is key. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5330 delivers acceptable visual quality and color reproduction for everyday tasks and simple design work but may fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to its average refresh rate and less superior color coverage.
Battery
20.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$590
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is praised for its high-quality CPU and screen, making it excellent for general use with reliable performance, and its portability and long battery life enhance its appeal for users on the go. The Dell Latitude 5330 also delivers solid performance for daily tasks with a quality CPU and sufficient RAM, plus the added benefits of good battery life and portability, though it may lag slightly behind the MacBook in screen quality. Both laptops provide ample storage and decent keyboards, speakers, and manage operating noise and heat effectively.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its own integrated GPU performs adequately for 3D applications but is limited by lower compatibility with many popular games that aren’t supported on macOS, whereas the Dell Latitude 5330, equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics, also offers fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks under Windows with better compatibility for games, although both have similar screen refresh rates, which are not the highest available for gaming purposes.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its Apple M1 chip and integrated graphics is ideal for engineering and design due to its high-resolution screen and its silent operation, which emphasizes screen quality, CPU, and GPU performance without distracting noise.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.4/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Dell Latitude 5330 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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