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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is a gaming laptop with a high-performance processor and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It commands a premium price and offers a higher refresh rate display, though with less portability due to its heavier weight. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers a professional look, making it highly portable and well-suited for general use and business applications. However, it relies on integrated graphics and has a less powerful processor, which may not be ideal for demanding software or tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
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 x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
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
8.2
6.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1, with its more powerful i7 processor, higher-end Nvidia graphics, and higher screen refresh rate, delivers better performance for engineering and design tasks that require intensive graphics processing. Whereas, the Dell Latitude 5330, while still suitable for engineering with an adequate i5 processor and integrated graphics, offers greater portability and a lighter build, at the expense of the more advanced specifications found in the Alienware model.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
9.1/10
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 x14 R1 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is somewhat better.
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
7.9
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making it sharp and clear for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for fast-paced gaming where screen fluidity is key. The Dell Latitude 5330's screen, while fair in brightness and resolution for document editing and web browsing, may not cover the wide color gamuts required for accurate design work. Both laptops lack in the gaming department, as neither provides the high refresh rates that gamers need for smooth visuals in 3D environments.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5330 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 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
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 with a high-performance CPU and superior graphics is ideal for general use that may include gaming or graphic-intensive apps, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, which is lighter, offers longer battery usage, and is equipped with a capable yet less powerful CPU suited for routine tasks without the gaming or high-end graphics capabilities of the Alienware. Both laptops have quality screens and sufficient RAM for most users, but the Alienware's screen is better for gaming with a higher refresh rate and better color coverage while the Latitude is a more travel-friendly option with its smaller size and longer-lasting battery.
Software Development
7.7
7.3
9.1/10
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 x14 R1 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 Dell Alienware x14 R1 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.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 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 | 80 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
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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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