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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in tasks like engineering, the Dell Latitude 5330 with its higher RAM and better processor is suitable, but it comes at a higher price. It's also slightly more portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 due to less weight, and the battery life is decent. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is more affordable and offers more storage and a larger screen, which can be ideal for general use. It also has a longer battery life, which benefits on-the-go use. However, its performance in more demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning is limited compared to the Dell. Both have IPS displays with similar resolution, but the Lenovo has a touchscreen. Keep in mind, the keyboard and build quality on the Dell are better, and it is positioned as a premium business laptop, whereas the Lenovo has a more budget-friendly build. 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 Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5330 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is rated better for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i5 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics and more RAM, which are very important for such tasks, in addition to a higher-quality screen. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers a larger screen and more storage, its AMD Ryzen 3 processor and Vega 6 graphics, along with less RAM, might not handle engineering software as adeptly, though it does offer slightly higher portability and better battery life.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.4
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 have similar screen quality.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 have displays with resolutions and brightness levels that are adequate for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, their fair screen quality suggests they don't excel in color accuracy, which is essential for precise visual work, possibly due to limited coverage of professional color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both are less ideal as they likely lack high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and may not provide the depth of color or sharpness desired in visually intensive scenarios.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$390
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, primarily due to its superior processing power with more RAM and a higher performance CPU, which leads to better multitasking and overall responsiveness. Although the IdeaPad Slim 3 offers a larger screen and storage, the Latitude 5330's higher screen quality, better portability with lower weight and smaller dimensions, and longer battery life with stronger build and heat management make it more suitable for diverse everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.9
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both equipped with integrated graphics and have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which can handle less demanding games but would struggle with intensive 3D applications. The Latitude has a smaller screen and uses Intel Iris Xe graphics, while the IdeaPad has a larger screen and AMD Vega 6 graphics; neither are dedicated GPUs required for high-end gaming or advanced 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 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
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 47 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 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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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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