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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the Dell Latitude 5330 with its more powerful processor and larger RAM could serve you better, though it's priced higher than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17". On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option with a larger screen for general use, the Lenovo might be more appealing despite its lower performance capacity. The Dell's portability is also superior due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it more suitable for frequent travel. In contrast, the Lenovo's battery life and portability are less impressive due to its larger 17-inch screen. Both laptops are not suited for intensive gaming, but the Dell offers a backlit keyboard and a higher build quality, which might be beneficial for long hours of work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5330.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.7
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering the Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, factors such as panel type, resolution, and brightness significantly affect the perceived screen quality; the IdeaPad may offer higher resolution and better brightness, thus providing a clearer and more vibrant display. For engineering and design, the ability to accurately represent colors is critical, and the IdeaPad may cover a wider range of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, offering more precise color reproduction necessary for such tasks. Meanwhile, for 3D applications and gaming, while both laptops have poor refresh rates limiting smooth motion, the IdeaPad may still edge out with its modestly better resolution and panel type contributing to a more detailed and immersive experience despite the limitation.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$784
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is highly portable with a lighter weight and smaller screen, making it ideal for on-the-go use, and it delivers solid performance and battery life typically suited for general use. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", with a larger screen and better screen color quality, also performs well for general tasks, and although it's less portable due to its size, it offers more storage space and a numeric keypad which can be a bonus for productivity.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both limited in gaming and 3D capabilities due to their integrated GPUs, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming graphics cards, and their screens have a refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for basic gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate or competitive gaming. Additionally, while both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the Dell's better portability due to its smaller size could appeal to those needing mobility, but the Lenovo's larger screen may offer a more immersive experience for multimedia and less intensive gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for engineering and design.
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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
9.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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