The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers solid performance for engineering tasks but is less portable, making it a good choice if you need power over mobility. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable and suitable for general use, so consider how much you'll be carrying your laptop and what types of tasks you'll be performing most often. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness, making it appealing for everyday tasks and professional design work where color accuracy is crucial. While both laptops' displays are less suited for gaming due to their lower refresh rates, the Vivobook stands out for engineering and design thanks to its wider color range, supporting more precise color replication. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications, but the Dell Latitude 5330 provides a baseline satisfactory experience for general use and engineering with a fair display that doesn't specialize in any particular area.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5330 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$590
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has an excellent OLED screen with a higher resolution, which is ideal for vivid colors and sharp images but comes with less RAM which could limit multitasking efficiency compared to the Dell Latitude 5330 that offers double the RAM for better performance in general use. While the Vivobook's battery life is fair and it is slightly heavier, making it less portable, the Latitude boasts a longer battery life and lower weight, enhancing its portability for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.0/10
6.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a superior screen with a higher resolution and OLED panel, which provides vivid colors and contrasts for engineering and design; with an Intel i5 CPU, integrated graphics, and solid RAM, it is well-equipped for such tasks, if slightly less portable due to its weight. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5330, while lighter and more portable, also features a capable Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, but boasts more RAM for multitasking, with a lower screen quality that might be less optimal for design precision. Both have good keyboards and cooling, but the Vivobook excels with a higher screen quality.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
7.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Dell Latitude 5330 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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