The Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, often costs less, and offers a slightly better battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and business-related tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 has a larger screen and superior graphics capabilities with a dedicated gaming-class GPU, better for 3D rendering, machine learning applications, and gaming. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel. Choose the Dell if portability and business use are priorities, or the Gigabyte for performance-intensive tasks and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.3/10
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its robust Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, making it preferable for smooth and visually intensive tasks. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5330, while satisfactory for less demanding gaming, is limited by its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate, so it may struggle with more graphics-intensive games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 performs well in engineering and design due to its sufficient RAM for multitasking, a capable CPU for general tasks, and an integrated GPU suitable for less graphics-intensive design work, backed by a high-quality screen; however, it's much lighter and more portable than the Gigabyte A7, which offers higher storage capacity, a powerful CPU and dedicated GPU for demanding engineering applications, a larger and faster-refreshing display beneficial for detailed designs, but it is significantly heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330's screen offers sufficient clarity and brightness for tasks like web browsing and office work, but its color range may not be wide enough for professional engineering and design needs where color precision is crucial. The Gigabyte A7 provides a richer color spectrum and sharper resolution, enhancing the accuracy and detail needed for engineering and design applications. However, both laptops have screens with refresh rates that are lower than what is desired for smooth 3D rendering and gaming, where high refresh rates are essential for a fluid visual experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$590
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Gigabyte A7 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.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 A7 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 Gigabyte A7 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 A7 compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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