The Dell Latitude 5330 is lower-priced, more portable, and suitable for general business use, while the HP Omen 15 costs more but provides significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The Latitude has a smaller screen and is lighter, making it easier to carry around, but its performance is lower than that of the Omen, which has stronger graphics capabilities and a larger, higher refresh rate display. If you need a laptop mainly for work and travel, consider the Latitude, but for demanding tasks like gaming and graphics work, the Omen is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 has an integrated GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which provide a fair gaming and 3D experience, while the HP Omen 15 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is favored for engineering and design due to its suitable CPU and sufficient RAM for multitasking, coupled with an integrated GPU which supports everyday design tasks and high-quality IPS screen. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 offers a robust CPU and GPU combination for more demanding engineering software, a higher RAM capacity, and a superior screen quality suited for detailed designs, though it is less portable and has louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5330's screen might not have the highest resolution or brightness, leading to a display that's just fine for browsing and productivity, but doesn't excel with vibrant colors or details necessary for more graphics-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, while having better resolution and brightness matching the needs of engineers and designers, may lack wide color gamuts, making it less ideal for professional color work. For 3D applications, the Omen's lower refresh rate could hinder the smooth visuals critical in gaming, despite having a decent resolution and panel type.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is appreciated for general use because it features a solid CPU and RAM setup, a quality IPS screen, and excels in portability and battery life, making it a versatile work companion. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, while also equipped with powerful CPU and RAM, offers a larger, high-quality display and notably better graphics capabilities suited for heavier tasks but trades off with less portability due to being heavier and bulkier.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.8/10
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 HP Omen 15 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
7.6/10
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
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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