The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, thanks to its advanced AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, but it's heavier and less portable. While its OLED screen provides vibrant colors and it's suitable for some gaming, it's also more expensive. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more affordable, lighter, and scores higher in portability, making it a better choice for general use and travel. Its Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics are adequate for everyday tasks but may not handle demanding workloads as well. The Latitude also offers longer battery life but has a smaller IPS display, which, while sharp, doesn't match the Zenbook's color performance. Both feature solid build quality and comfortable keyboards. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 stands out for engineering and design use with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with ample RAM and a high-quality OLED screen for sharp and vibrant visuals. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330, while lighter and more portable, offers a capable Intel i5 CPU with integrated graphics, sufficient RAM, and a solid IPS screen, all of which balance performance and portability for engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Asus Zenbook Pro 15 offers superior screen clarity and vibrant color display crucial for engineering and design tasks due to its wider color gamuts, supporting a broader range of colors which are essential for detailed and color-sensitive work. For general use, its high resolution and brightness provide a crisp and vivid visual experience, enhancing day-to-day activities like browsing or video streaming. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate is necessary to render smooth motion and reduce screen tearing during fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
12.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $849.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its powerful AMD CPU, sizable RAM, high-quality OLED screen, substantial battery, and dedicated Nvidia graphics, excels in performance and screen quality for general use, but it's less portable and heavier than the Dell Latitude 5330, which offers a balance of adequate RAM, an efficient Intel CPU, a smaller yet sharp IPS screen, with better portability and a lighter build that also boasts a high-quality keyboard and good battery life, though its integrated graphics are less powerful.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics is more capable of handling demanding games and 3D applications than the Dell Latitude 5330, which has the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics; however, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which is a limiting factor for high-end gaming experiences. While the ASUS offers a superior GPU, which is very important for gaming and 3D tasks, the similar refresh rates mean neither is ideal for the smoothest gameplay that high-frame-rate gaming requires.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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