If you're seeking high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is more capable due to its advanced GPU and CPU, though it comes at a higher price and with a heavier form factor. In contrast, if portability, battery life, and a lower price are your priority, with adequate performance for general use and professional tasks, consider the Dell Latitude 5330, which offers business-friendly features and is lighter for easy travel but does not match the ASUS for heavy graphical tasks. Both have good build quality and keyboard, but you will compromise on battery life with the ASUS and on performance with the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers high performance for engineering and design tasks with its superior AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, abundant RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a high-quality screen that excels in brightness and color coverage. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5330, while still competent with a capable Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, is more portable and has a higher build quality, but its screen, though good, doesn't match the color or brightness levels of the ASUS, making it less optimal for color-intensive design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a high-resolution, bright display with excellent color accuracy, making it great for general use and engineering tasks that require detail and color precision. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops affects its gaming performance, where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 offers a balance suitable for everyday tasks and engineering, but its average display features don't excel in the high color demands of design nor the fast-paced visuals needed for gaming and 3D work.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,637
$590
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a higher-quality screen and more powerful processor which makes it very good for general use, plus it offers substantial gaming performance, yet compromises slightly on portability and weight compared to the Dell Latitude 5330. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330, while offering a good screen and decent performance for general use, excels in portability with a lighter build and smaller size, but has a less capable processor and graphics unit which might not be suitable for gaming or highly intensive tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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