Based on your needs, consider the following: the Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable and budget-friendly, with suitable performance for general tasks and a high battery life, but it won't excel in intensive 3D, machine learning, or gaming applications. The HP Omen 17 offers superior performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it is more expensive, heavier, and has lower battery life, making it less portable. If portability and cost are priorities, choose the Dell; if performance in demanding applications outweighs these factors, go for the HP Omen 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities mainly because of its high-powered Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which is much more capable than the integrated Intel Iris Xe in the Dell Latitude 5330, and its screen has a higher refresh rate of 165Hz for smoother visuals compared to the Latitude's 60Hz. Additionally, the Omen's larger screen and higher resolution contribute to better screen quality, complementing the high refresh rate for an immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 is considered very good for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful main processor, higher-end GPU, and a much better screen in terms of resolution and brightness, which are crucial for demanding applications and detailed visual work. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330, while still good for such tasks, has a less powerful CPU and GPU and a lower quality display, but gains an edge in portability and build quality, which makes it easier to carry around.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.9/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 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 Dell Latitude 5330 provides adequate clarity and brightness for tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it doesn't shine like the HP Omen 17, which offers a more vibrant and detailed display due to its higher resolution and better panel technology. When it comes to engineering and design, the HP Omen 17 stands out with its wider color gamuts that ensure more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed design work, while the Latitude's display falls short for professionals needing precision. Despite its overall good display, the HP Omen 17 falls behind for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less smooth for motion rendering compared to laptops specifically tailored for those use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$2,099
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its lightweight design and long battery life, is suitable for on-the-go users needing a premium business laptop for general tasks and moderate battery use, whereas the HP Omen 17, despite being less portable, offers a high-performance CPU, a superior GPU for gaming and intensive tasks, and a larger, higher quality display, but has reduced battery longevity.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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