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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable and has better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general work tasks, plus it's a bit less expensive. However, the Gigabyte A5 offers more power for activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its stronger graphics card and higher refresh rate display, even though it's slightly heavier with a shorter battery life. If you require better screen colors, the Gigabyte A5 also has a screen that covers more color spaces. Both have the same amount of RAM and a backlit keyboard, but the Gigabyte A5 includes additional gaming-specific features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 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.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.2
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330 may have a screen with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and productivity software, which is why it's adequate for general use and engineering, but its color range might not fully meet the high standards required for professional design work. The Gigabyte A5 likely offers better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, making it suitable for tasks that demand precision in color representation, such as engineering and design. However, both lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visualization in gaming and 3D applications, resulting in a less optimal experience for those specific uses.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$590
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 shines in portability and battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users who prioritize a compact size and longer usage between charges. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5, with its larger screen and higher-performance CPU and GPU, suits users needing more power for demanding tasks, at the cost of heavier weight and reduced battery life. Both laptops are equipped with satisfactory RAM and screen quality, catering well to general use scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 with its efficient Intel processor and integrated graphics is great for engineering tasks not heavily relying on graphics, and its smaller screen and lighter build increase portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 comes with a more powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card, better for design tasks demanding superior graphical performance but sacrifices portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$590 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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