The Dell Latitude 5330 is typically less expensive and more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller physical dimensions, making it a suitable option for general use and mobility. However, the HP Spectre x360 offers superior performance for engineering tasks, has a larger screen with higher resolution and touch capabilities, and includes features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition for added security. The Spectre also has double the storage capacity and a significantly longer battery life, but is heavier, which may affect its portability. If budget is a concern and you prioritize portability and general use, the Dell may be appropriate, whereas if you need a laptop for more intensive tasks like engineering, with a focus on display quality and performance, the HP will serve you better, albeit at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
6.3/10
7.6/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 Spectre x360 stands out with a higher resolution and brighter screen, providing crisp and vibrant visuals, while the Dell Latitude 5330 offers a decent display that is satisfactory for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the HP's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation, vital for professional photo editing and graphic work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates that are essential for smooth motion and gameplay, making them less suitable for these specific demands.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 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
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
The HP Spectre x360 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the Dell Latitude 5330 primarily because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher resolution screen, enhancing visual detail and depth in gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops have a similar screen refresh rate which is suitable for moderate gaming, but the superior GPU and CPU in the HP Spectre x360 give it an edge for more demanding tasks, despite both having the same screen refresh rate.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5330 or the HP Spectre x360
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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