The Dell Latitude 5330 is a better choice if you prioritize portability, battery life, and quiet operation while handling everyday tasks at a lower price. However, the Eluktronics RP-15 is the way to go if you need a laptop with higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to trade off with a heavier machine and shorter battery life. Keep in mind, the RP-15 comes with additional gaming-oriented features and a higher resolution and refresh rate display but at a higher cost. Both laptops have similar RAM and space for storage expansion, but the RP-15 offers double the internal storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 outshines the Dell Latitude 5330 in gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is superior to the Dell's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, and because it has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother gaming visuals than the Dell's standard rate. Additionally, the Eluktronics' better screen quality contributes to its suitability for gaming and 3D applications, even though both laptops come with an IPS panel for good color reproduction.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is considered very good for engineering and design use largely because it has a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for computationally intensive tasks, and a higher-resolution screen that provides clearer images which is beneficial for design work.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5330's screen offers adequate brightness and resolution to comfortably handle everyday tasks, but its panel type may not be the most vibrant, whereas the Eluktronics RP-15's higher resolution and panel quality provide sharper and more vivid images. When it comes to engineering and design, the RP-15 outshines the Latitude because of its superior color range, which ensures more accurate representation of colors, essential for detailed design work. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth motion graphics that these activities typically require.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$590
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers a balance of portability and battery life suitable for on-the-go users, with a lighter weight and longer battery life, but with moderate screen resolution and a less powerful integrated GPU, it's well-suited for everyday tasks rather than intensive graphics work.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Eluktronics RP-15 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 Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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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.
About Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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