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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance or tasks like 3D rendering and engineering applications, the Dell Alienware m17 R5 would serve you better as it has a powerful dedicated GPU and a higher refresh rate screen. However, it is more expensive and less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more affordable, lightweight, and offers longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and business purposes. While it has the capability for light graphics work, it won't be suitable for intensive gaming or heavy graphics tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.2
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and responsive gameplay. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5330, with a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, provides adequate performance, but it won't match the fluidity or detail that gaming and 3D tasks typically demand.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.9
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 stands out for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU combination of AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with Nvidia RTX 3060, making it suitable for demanding tasks and its large, high-quality display enhancing visual work, but it's less portable due to its size and weight.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Alienware m17 R5's screen has high resolution and brightness, which is suitable for general use and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits its effectiveness for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5330 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some technical applications but lacks the color accuracy professionals require for precise design work. Its screen characteristics, similar to the Alienware, aren't optimal for gaming and 3D, as it also falls short on refresh rate which is critical for smooth visuals in such scenarios.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
7.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a price of $1,100 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 offers impressive performance with a strong CPU and GPU, ample storage, and a large screen, making it a great fit for demanding applications and multimedia enjoyment; however, its considerable size and weight impact its portability and battery life. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5330 provides adequate performance for general use and better portability due to its smaller size, lighter weight, and longer battery life, though it sacrifices screen size and has less storage capacity.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
7.4
7.3
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
7.8
7.4
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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 Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m17 R5 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.3 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.76" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | January 2023
"Overall, the all-AMD system in the Alienware m17 R5 is impressive, especially the graphics performance. However, various driver issues and unnecessary inconsistencies prevent us from truly enjoying such a potent gaming machine. In addition to strong 3D performance, we particularly like the build quality, the fairly bright UHD display with high color space coverage, and the fact that the gamer is often quiet when not under load and also rather quieter than some competitors under load."
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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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