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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop with higher processing power and a better screen resolution, the Dell XPS 13, with its superior processor and higher pixel density, would be a better fit, especially if your work involves tasks that benefit from a more powerful CPU or a sharper display. On the other hand, if a longer battery life and additional ports are more important for your everyday use or travel convenience, the Dell Latitude 5330 will serve you well. The Latitude also offers a slightly larger battery capacity and more connectivity options, which could prove useful for extended use or when connecting to various peripherals. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer initially the same amount of memory but the XPS has double the storage capacity. The XPS 13 is also slightly lighter and thinner, which contributes to its portability, while the Latitude is slightly heavier but more robust. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- The Dell Latitude 5330 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.2
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the Dell XPS 13's superior resolution and brightness will serve you better than the Dell Latitude 5330. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is crucial, the XPS 13's better coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it a more suitable option. However, both laptops may not be ideal for gaming or 3D modeling because of their lower refresh rates, even though their resolutions and panel types are adequate for less-demanding visual tasks.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate; the Dell XPS 13 is similarly fair, with the same type of GPU and screen refresh rate, but a slightly higher quality CPU and screen resolution, offering modest performance for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with a core i5 processor and standard screen quality, is more tailored for engineering tasks where price and robustness are key considerations, while the Dell XPS 13 boasts a slightly more powerful core i7 processor and superior screen quality which may be preferred for design tasks where color accuracy and detail are crucial. Although both have similar RAM and integrated graphics, the XPS 13 edges out with its higher resolution and color range, yet both offer good portability and above-average keyboard and speaker quality; however, the Latitude 5330 has a slight edge in battery life and lower operating noise which could be important for long work sessions.
Content Creation
7.4
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 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
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 has 10 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
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 to have excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $850.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Dell XPS 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Dell XPS 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.59 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-1250U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 442 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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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