The Dell Latitude 5330 offers great portability and battery life, suitable for those always on the move, and it's well-suited for general use with a good balance of performance and build quality. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, has a larger, higher-resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, making it better for visual tasks such as video editing or graphic design. Additionally, it has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, which are ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, or even gaming. However, it's heavier and not as easy to carry around as the Dell. Both are similarly priced, but the Lenovo provides more storage. Choose the Dell for maximum portability and the Lenovo for higher performance in graphics-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's higher resolution and brighter screen provides clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, making everyday tasks and media consumption more enjoyable. In engineering and design, the IdeaPad 5 Pro's wider color gamut offers more accurate color representation which is critical for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are less suitable due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.2/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its Intel integrated graphics, is not as powerful as the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which has an Nvidia RTX 3050, making the latter a better choice for gaming and 3D tasks; furthermore, the IdeaPad's higher screen refresh rate delivers smoother visuals compared to the Latitude's standard screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, suitable for engineering tasks with moderate demands, complemented by an IPS panel providing decent screen quality; however, its lightweight and compact design emphasizes portability and is less equipped for graphic-intensive design work. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and discrete Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU offer stronger performance for design software that requires more graphical power, and its higher resolution, larger screen with better color coverage suits users who need precise visuals, although the tradeoff comes in the form of reduced portability due to increased size and weight.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Latitude 5330 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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