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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is more expensive and designed as a premium business laptop with better general, 3D, and engineering performance, a significantly better keyboard, larger battery capacity, and lighter weight, which makes it more portable. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop offers a budget-friendly option with lower performance and a smaller battery but greater storage expansion potential. It has a larger screen size, yet it is heavier. Neither is suitable for intensive gaming, but if general use and work-related tasks are a priority with a preference for portability and battery life, the Dell Latitude 5330 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5330.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with a higher quality keyboard, better heat management, a more powerful CPU, more memory, and an exceptionally lightweight design, offers a smooth experience for general use, whereas the HP 14" Laptop, despite having a larger screen, slightly better battery life, and acceptable general performance, falls behind with its less powerful CPU, less memory, and fair keyboard quality which might affect productivity and user comfort over long periods of use.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5330 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers double the RAM, a higher-quality screen, and a better CPU and GPU combination compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which explains its superior performance for engineering and design tasks. While both have high-resolution IPS displays, the higher contrast and brightness of the Latitude 5330's screen also contribute to a better visual experience for detailed work, despite its slightly smaller screen size.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.3
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP 14" Laptop have screens that provide enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing the web and using office applications, thus offering fair screen quality for general use. However, for engineering and design work, these laptops fail to offer wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are critical for accurately displaying varied and rich colors, making them only fair for such tasks. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short with lower refresh rates, which are less suited for the fast-paced visuals these activities require, relegating their screen quality to poor for these purposes.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5330 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$414
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP 14" Laptop both have integrated graphics, which can handle some gaming and 3D tasks but fall short for high-end gaming where a dedicated GPU is crucial. While their CPUs can manage less demanding games and their screen quality is decent for everyday use, their screen refresh rates are not as high as gaming-specific laptops, limiting the smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced games.
Content Creation
7.4
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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