If you prioritize a high-quality display and strong performance for tasks like video editing or 3D design, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its sharper display and more powerful main processor will suit you well, at the cost of being heavier and having shorter battery life. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable with longer battery life and a higher portability score, making it suitable for general use and travel, but its lesser storage capacity and less powerful processor may fall short for intensive engineering tasks or heavy multitasking. The Dell Latitude also tends to be less expensive, which could be a factor if budget is a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a more potent CPU for demanding engineering tasks, more storage, and a superior OLED screen which is beneficial for design work, with a tradeoff in weight and size decreasing portability compared to the Dell Latitude 5330. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 is lighter and more portable with its compact form, while featuring a quality IPS display and enough performance for various engineering applications, though its lower screen resolution and less powerful CPU might limit its use for more intensive tasks compared to the ASUS model.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts superior screen quality with its OLED panel, resulting in vibrant colors and deep blacks that make it ideal for both general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, its refresh rate is likely lower, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is needed. The Dell Latitude 5330, with a likely standard LCD screen, offers consistent but less impressive visuals across the board, with adequate brightness and resolution for general tasks but without the wider color gamut and high contrast needed for detailed engineering design or the higher refresh rates desired for gaming and 3D work.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$590
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with a high-performance Intel i9 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and a vibrant OLED screen, offers excellent display quality and processing power for general use, albeit with moderate battery life and larger size affecting its portability. The Dell Latitude 5330, while more portable due to its smaller size and slightly longer battery life, also suits general use with sufficient RAM and an adequate Intel i5 processor, though it compromises on screen size and quality for enhanced portability.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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