The Dell Latitude 5330 offers significantly higher performance for general use and is more suitable for tasks like 3D rendering, engineering, and machine learning. With more storage and RAM, it better supports intensive tasks but comes at a higher cost. It's also a premium business laptop with a backlit keyboard and additional Thunderbolt ports for connectivity. However, it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Gateway 11.6". The Gateway, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, very portable, and has a decent portability score, but it's less powerful due to its lower-grade processor and less RAM, making it suitable mainly for basic tasks like browsing and office applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a Full HD screen, offers smooth performance and sharp visuals for varied tasks, making it well-suited for general use. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" is equipped with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, only 4GB of RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which compromises multitasking abilities and image clarity, thus is less appropriate for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers fair gaming and 3D capabilities primarily because it is equipped with a more capable integrated GPU, Intel Iris Xe, which performs better than the basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 of the Gateway 11.6". Additionally, the Dell Latitude 5330's more powerful processor contributes to its better performance in gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gateway 11.6", which has a more modest CPU.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
5.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i5 processor, ample 16GB RAM, and superior Intel Iris Xe graphics, along with a high-quality IPS screen that offers better resolution and color accuracy. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a weaker Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB RAM, basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, and a lower-resolution screen, which restrict performance and visual fidelity in demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.4/10
5.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for content creation, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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
5.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for software development, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
5.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with a fair screen for general use, benefits from acceptable resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks but not for high-end applications that require more vivid displays. Engineering and design professionals might find the color accuracy and range lacking due to limited DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate hampers the experience, despite adequate resolution and panel type, as smooth motion and rapid frame changes are crucial for these activities.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality, while the Gateway 11.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$590
$89
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gateway 11.6" has 8 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
11.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 11.6" to have excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Dell Latitude 5330
Gateway 11.6"
GENERAL
Price
Price
$590
$89
Release Date
Release Date
May 1, 2022
August 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73''
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
Weight
2.65 lbs
2.6 lbs
Width
Width
12.04"
11"
Depth
Depth
8.17"
7.5"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1245U
Intel Celeron N4020
RAM
RAM
16 GB
4 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
64 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
UHD Graphics 600
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
58 Wh
Unknown
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
13.3"
11.6"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1366 x 768
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
286 nits
200 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
165.63 PPI
135.09 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1240: 1
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
36 ms
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
39 %
35 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
50 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
39 %
35 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
5.1/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.9/10
9.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
N/A
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
5.3/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
6/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
No
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
0
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
3
1
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
N/A
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
5
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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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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