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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is on the higher end of the price spectrum but offers a more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, and higher storage capacity, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and multitasking. With a slightly smaller screen and lighter weight, it's more portable than the HP 15" Laptop, which might be of interest if you travel often or work remotely. The HP is more budget-friendly and has a larger screen, which could be preferable for watching videos or editing documents. However, it comes with a less powerful Intel i3 processor and half the RAM and storage of the Dell, which could slow you down if you frequently run heavy programs. Neither is built for high-end gaming; choose based on your balance of performance needs and budget. 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 portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" 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
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 excels over the HP 15" Laptop in general use primarily because it comes with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen, which contributes to better multitasking, faster processing, and sharper visuals. Additionally, its more compact size, lower weight, and longer battery life make it more portable and convenient for extended use away from a power source compared to the bulkier and heavier HP with shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5330 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality display, which contribute to better performance and visualization in demanding applications. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop, with a less powerful CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and a less vibrant display, is adequate for less intensive tasks but may struggle with complex engineering and design workloads.
Software Development
7.3
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for software development, while the HP 15" 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.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.3
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP 15" Laptop offer screens that are adequate in resolution and brightness, providing a pleasant viewing experience for day-to-day activities like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the fair screen quality indicates that while these laptops can handle the basics, professionals might find the color accuracy and range lacking, as they do not fully cover professional color gamuts, making them less ideal for high-fidelity graphic work. The gaming and 3D performance suffers due to the lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and a less immersive experience in fast-paced games or when working with 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good 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 15" 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
$375
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.9
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 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and the HP 15" Laptop's integrated Intel UHD Graphics are adequate for lighter gaming and 3D applications but may struggle with more demanding tasks, with both models having standard 60Hz screens that won't be as smooth for fast-paced gaming as higher refresh rates. While the Dell offers a higher pixel density for sharper images and higher brightness, neither laptop has the dedicated GPU power or high refresh rates considered very important to the gaming and 3D experience.
Content Creation
7.4
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 41 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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