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Updated March 21, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is more affordable and suited for general business tasks, with good portability and battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14, while costing more, offers superior performance for gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning applications, but is heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Choose the Dell if you prioritize cost-effectiveness and mobility for everyday work; opt for the HP if you need advanced capabilities for specialized, resource-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is appreciated for its portability and substantial battery life, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility and are engaged in standard productivity tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 provides a stronger CPU and more RAM, ensuring smoother performance for more demanding applications, along with a higher-quality screen that enhances the user experience, albeit possibly at the expense of shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330's graphics processing unit (GPU) and screen refresh rate are adequate for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks, but its hardware may not handle demanding games and 3D applications smoothly. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 comes with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, providing a better experience for gaming and running advanced 3D programs.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 provides enhanced processing power and superior graphics capabilities, essential for computational-heavy engineering software and precise design work, along with a high-quality screen for vivid visuals. The Dell Latitude 5330, while still capable for engineering tasks, prioritizes portability and a quieter operation, often trading off a bit of the raw performance and screen resolution that the Omen offers.
Content Creation
7.4
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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.
Software Development
7.3
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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
8.6
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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 offers adequate resolution and brightness for typical tasks like browsing and document editing but lacks the wider color gamuts and higher resolution that professionals require for precise color work in engineering and design. The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a display with higher resolution and broader color gamuts, catering well to the detail and color accuracy required for engineering and design applications. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D tasks due to their lower refresh rates, which do not provide the smooth visuals that are critical for fast-paced and immersive experiences in these areas.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5330 and HP Omen Transcend 14 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 Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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