If you prioritize battery life and portability for business or general use, the Dell Latitude 5330 is a more suitable and slightly more affordable choice as it's lighter and has a smaller screen, which makes it more convenient to carry around. However, if you require higher performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, meaning better performance in these tasks, but it also comes with a heftier build, which may make it less portable. The improved performance also leads to a higher price point and potentially shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is better suited for gaming and 3D because it has a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is superior for graphics rendering compared to the Iris Xe graphics in the Dell Latitude 5330, and it also has a higher screen refresh rate (165Hz) which provides smoother visuals in fast-paced games than the Dell's 60Hz refresh rate. While both have similar CPU quality and screen resolution, the better GPU and higher refresh rate of the Lenovo are very important for gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its efficient CPU and integrated graphics, is well-suited for business applications and mobile use, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out with a high-performance AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work but less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers a balance suitable for typical daily tasks, providing adequate resolution and brightness, but falls short for specialized work due to limited color coverage, which is crucial for engineering and design. The Lenovo Legion 5 boasts higher resolution and strong color reproduction, enhancing the visual experience for both everyday use and professional creative work, but its lower refresh rate is less ideal for smooth 3D rendering or high-paced gaming. For gaming or 3D applications where fluid motion is key, neither laptop is optimal as they prioritize display qualities other than refresh rates, important for reducing motion blur and offering a smoother visual experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its efficient processor and lighter weight, is well-suited for general use due to its balance of performance and portability, complemented by good battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a more powerful processor and graphics unit, sharper screen resolution, and larger screen size, making it more suitable for intensive tasks despite being heavier and having shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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