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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers a slightly lower price, better portability, and higher screen brightness than the Dell Latitude 5431, making it more suitable for frequent travel and use in bright environments. However, the Latitude 5431 has a marginally larger screen and a slightly higher battery capacity, which could be better for extended use away from power outlets. Both have the same storage and RAM, but the Latitude 5431 has a slightly more powerful processor, which may provide an edge in more demanding tasks like engineering applications or complex computational work. Neither is designed for intensive gaming or heavy 3D or machine learning tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- The Dell Latitude 5431 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5330.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.1
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and 5431 have screens with adequate resolution and brightness for tasks like web browsing and document editing, which is why they're fine for general use. Their limited color coverage affects precision in color-critical tasks, making them just serviceable for engineering and design. However, since they lack high refresh rates and only have satisfactory resolution, they fall short for smooth and immersive visuals crucial in gaming and 3D applications.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 with a slightly lower-powered CPU and lighter weight offers great portability and a higher-quality screen, making it well-suited for general use that requires being on the move. The Dell Latitude 5431, despite being slightly heavier, provides a stronger CPU and larger screen, also delivering a quality general-use experience, but with a performance edge for tasks that might be a bit more demanding.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and 5431 are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics which may suffice for light gaming, but their GPUs are not designed for high-end gaming performance, plus they have standard 60Hz refresh rate screens which are not ideal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals. Though they both have decent CPUs and good screen quality for daily tasks, for demanding gaming and 3D applications, dedicated GPUs and higher refresh rate displays typically offer a better experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its slightly less powerful Intel i5-1245U CPU and lighter build, offers better portability and comparable performance for engineering and design due to similar RAM and GPU specs to the Dell Latitude 5431, which has a more powerful Intel i5-1250P CPU but is a bit heavier. Both have high-quality IPS screens, but the 5431's larger screen may be more suitable for detailed work, despite being less portable than the 5330.
Content Creation
7.4
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 Latitude 5330 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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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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