The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, excels in 3D rendering, gaming, and intensive engineering tasks, but has shorter battery life and is more expensive than the Dell Latitude 5330. The Dell, on the other hand, is a more affordable option, offering a longer battery life, and is well-suited for general business use and tasks that don't require a discrete GPU. Both have similar weight and screen size, but the ASUS has a higher-resolution, brighter display with a touchscreen that may benefit creative work and presentations. If budget is a concern and your tasks are more typical of office work, the Dell Latitude is a practical choice, while the ASUS is for those needing top performance in visual tasks and can handle a heftier price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a high-end dedicated GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth graphics and fast-paced visuals. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330, while still capable for less demanding tasks, has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design due to its more powerful i9 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, enabling better performance in demanding applications, along with a higher resolution and brighter screen for detailed visual work. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330, while still suitable for engineering tasks, has a less powerful i5 processor with integrated graphics and a lower resolution screen, but it offers a slight edge in portability and operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp resolution for tasks like web browsing or document editing, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a higher-quality screen that suits general use better than the Dell Latitude 5330. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the ASUS's wide color gamuts provide an edge over the Dell. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rate on the ASUS makes it less ideal compared to laptops specifically designed for those purposes, despite its adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good 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
$1,575
$590
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to have excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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