The Dell Latitude 5330 is generally less expensive and lighter, making it a more portable option, and has a slightly better battery life. It's suitable for general office tasks and light multimedia use. However, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while a bit pricier and heavier, offers double the storage capacity, a larger and higher resolution display with a taller screen aspect ratio which can be beneficial for productivity tasks. Its processor and graphics performance are suited for more demanding applications and it has better screen color accuracy. Both are not ideal for intense gaming but are very capable for general and engineering uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a pleasing visual experience with its higher resolution and brightness, making it preferable for activities like browsing or watching videos, while the Dell Latitude 5330's fair screen quality is adequate but not exceptional. The EliteBook stands out for engineering and design due to its superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, which are crucial for precision work that demands true-to-life color reproduction. However, neither the HP nor the Dell are ideal for gaming or 3D work because they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion graphics and fast-paced interaction.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 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
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
7.4/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers a balance of performance and portability with a capable Intel CPU, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and a lightweight design, complemented by a screen with good color coverage and a long battery life. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides more storage and robust AMD CPU performance, along with a higher resolution screen, but is slightly heavier, which may affect its portability, although it still maintains strong battery life and color accuracy for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a maximum screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications, similar to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which uses an AMD Radeon 660M GPU and also has a 60 Hz refresh rate. Despite having decent CPUs and acceptable screen quality, neither laptop is designed primarily for high-end gaming, which typically requires more powerful GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5330 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
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5330 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"The high-end version of the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with a Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS, 32GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD packs a lot of power, but is still quiet and cool enough to operate in noise-sensitive environments. Quiet, cool and drawing on a massive 40 watts from the APU at the same time, however, is not possible. The 14-incher only has a single-fan solution and it only just manages to keep an near unthrottled Ryzen 9 in check."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5330 or the HP EliteBook 845 G9
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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