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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is often somewhat less expensive, more portable, and offers slightly better build and heat management compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14. However, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 provides a larger screen, higher storage capacity, and a longer battery life. The Flex 5 also features a touchscreen and a higher resolution display, which could be advantageous for general use and 3D/machine learning tasks. Both laptops have similar processing power and RAM for engineering tasks. If budget and portability are your priorities, go for the Dell Latitude 5330, but for a better display and more storage, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.4
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, providing clear and comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, while the screens on both laptops are serviceable for less intensive work, professionals might find them lacking due to limited coverage of professional color gamuts, which are essential for precision in color-critical tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models will lead to less fluid motion, and the moderate resolution and panel quality won't deliver the high-fidelity visuals that enthusiasts typically seek.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5330 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$590
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are on a similar level for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics, the Intel Iris Xe and the AMD Vega 8 respectively, which are decent for light gaming but not for high-end gaming performance. Both laptops have screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming, but serious gamers usually prefer displays with higher refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, offers good performance for engineering and design, complemented by its high-quality IPS screen and a balance between portability and screen size. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, a higher resolution screen for detail-oriented work in design, and additional flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible, though it's slightly heavier and the speaker quality is less impressive.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.0
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo Flex 5 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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$590 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
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 | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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