If you prioritize high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks and are willing to pay more, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is a superior choice, although it’s less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5330. The Zenbook has a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and is more suited for intensive gaming and creative tasks due to its better GPU and color accuracy. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop for general use with better portability and longer battery life, and if a lower price is more appealing, the Dell Latitude 5330 is preferable. It offers adequate performance for everyday tasks but is not ideal for demanding graphics tasks or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics, larger and higher quality OLED screen, and a substantial amount of storage, making it very good for a range of demanding tasks, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. The Dell Latitude 5330, while lighter and with longer battery life for better portability, has a mid-range CPU, standard integrated graphics, and a smaller, lower-resolution IPS screen, making it good for general use, but less suited for performance-intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D work due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which outperforms the Dell Latitude 5330's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, while both have the same screen refresh rate, the Zenbook's more capable CPU and superior screen quality will provide a better overall experience for these intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it better for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Dell Latitude 5330 offers solid performance but with less graphical power, which may be more suitable for lighter engineering software and general productivity. The Zenbook's high-resolution OLED screen also exceeds the Dell's display in terms of quality, which is crucial for design work, although the Latitude 5330 compensates with greater portability and a quieter operating noise, beneficial for on-the-go use and work environments requiring minimal distraction.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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
8.3/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Zenbook Pro 16X, with its higher resolution and brightness, offers a clearer and more vibrant display for everyday tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, whose display is adequate but less impressive. For engineering and design, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is critical for those fields, whereas the Latitude has more limited color range making it less ideal for color-sensitive work. However, the Zenbook's lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion provided by higher refresh rates is key, an area where both laptops may not perform optimally.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $849.
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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