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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is more suitable if portability and business-related tasks are a priority, as it is lighter and marketed as a premium business laptop. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while heavier, offers a gaming-grade graphics card, a higher refresh rate display, and is tailored for intensive gaming and 3D tasks. The Latitude 5330 tends to be pricier, yet offers more RAM and a professional appearance, whereas the IdeaPad Gaming 3 usually comes at a budget price, with double the storage but less RAM. Your decision should be based on whether your priority is business use and portability or gaming performance and a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.2
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you're mostly using your laptop for everyday activities such as browsing the internet, watching videos, or working with documents, both the Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offer satisfactory displays with reasonable resolution and brightness, though neither stands out for exceptional screen performance. For engineering and design professionals who need precise color representation, neither laptop might be ideal due to their limited color gamut coverage, meaning colors may not be as vibrant or accurate as required for high-end design work. When it comes to gaming or working with 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes critical for smooth visuals; thus, both laptops may not provide the most fluid experience, with the Lenovo possibly having a slight edge if its refresh rate is higher than that of the Dell, though still falling short for serious gamers or 3D designers.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$549
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is favored for general use because of its higher portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size, combined with a strong battery life and suitable CPU and RAM for everyday tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while also good for general use, offers a more robust gaming experience with its dedicated graphics card and larger screen, though it is heavier and might have a shorter battery life when gaming. Both laptops have screens with good quality, but the IdeaPad Gaming 3 has the edge in screen brightness and color coverage, enhancing multimedia consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Gaming 3 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is a business laptop with integrated graphics, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. While both laptops have IPS displays and 1080p resolution, the Lenovo's gaming-oriented GPU and refresh rate make it a better fit for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its Intel i5 processor, integrated Iris Xe graphics, and more RAM, caters to the multi-tasking and moderate graphical needs of engineering and design, while being lighter and having higher portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, enhancing its ability to handle more rigorous engineering simulations and design work, although it is heavier and not as easy to carry around.
Content Creation
7.4
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
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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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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