For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a strong choice, especially for creative tasks and general use. It offers a high-resolution screen with vibrant colors and a wide color gamut, making it excellent for media consumption and light photo editing. However, it's heavier and has a larger footprint, which might affect its portability. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc GPU provide solid performance for everyday tasks and some light gaming or engineering work, though it may not match the performance of more specialized gaming or workstation laptops.
On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is more versatile with its 2-in-1 design and touchscreen, making it suitable for those who need a laptop for note-taking or presentations. It's also lighter and more compact, enhancing its portability. The laptop's Intel i5-1245U processor with Iris Xe graphics is capable of handling general office tasks, web browsing, and light creative work efficiently. However, its performance may not be as robust as the ASUS for more demanding tasks, and the IPS display, while still good, doesn't quite match the vividness of an OLED panel.
Consider the ASUS for its superior display and better performance in a less portable package, while the Dell offers greater versatility and portability with a compromise on display quality and processing power. Your choice should align with your priority between these tradeoffs. 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 2-in-1
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
4.2/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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
8.0/10
6.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 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 2-in-1 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
8.8/10
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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Cost
$1,249
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 costs $600.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 are both good for general use.
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.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 9 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
Very Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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 2-in-1 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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