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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a vibrant OLED display, more storage, and a powerful AMD processor suitable for a variety of tasks but has less RAM than the Dell Latitude 5330, which could affect multitasking performance. The Dell, equipped with an Intel processor and Iris Xe graphics, has more RAM which is better for heavy multitasking and engineering programs, but it has a standard IPS screen and less storage. The Zenbook tends to be slightly more expensive, but it's also lighter and thinner, making it more portable. The Latitude — slightly less costly — has a more robust business-like build and has features such as facial recognition. Choose the ASUS if display quality and storage are priorities, and portability is key; opt for the Dell if you need more RAM for complex tasks and prefer a business-centric design. Both have similar battery life and do not cater to intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.3
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers superior screen characteristics such as higher resolution and brightness, alongside a panel type that delivers crisp and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering. For design professionals, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, proving beneficial when precision is key. However, the lower refresh rate on the Zenbook makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where the Dell Latitude 5330, despite its fair screen offerings for general and engineering use, also falls short for intensive graphics due to similar limitations in refresh rate.
Cost
$890
$590
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 stands out for general use with its AMD Ryzen CPU and brilliant OLED screen which offers vibrant colors and high contrast, making for a visually impressive experience combined with ample storage and portability. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5330 is equipped with more RAM for efficient multitasking and a newer Intel CPU, featuring a durable build and good portability, but with a less vivid IPS screen; both offer similar battery life and portability, making them solid choices for typical usage scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 with its Vega 8 graphics can handle some gaming and 3D tasks, and its OLED screen provides vibrant colors, but both GPU and screen refresh rate are not top-tier for high-end gaming. The Dell Latitude 5330, though equipped with Iris Xe graphics which are competent for moderate gaming and 3D work, also shares the same limitation regarding the GPU power and screen refresh rates which are more suited for general business use than gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.9
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13's AMD Ryzen CPU and its integrated Vega graphics are respectable for engineering, but the Dell Latitude 5330’s Intel i5 processor with Iris Xe graphics along with double the RAM enhances performance for design tasks. While both have high-quality 13.3-inch screens, the Zenbook's OLED display outshines the Latitude's IPS panel in vibrancy and color coverage, giving it an edge for screen quality, but this does not compensate for the Latitude 5330's overall superiority in processing tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Dell Latitude 5330 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
7.3
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to have excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $590 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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