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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 is less expensive and offers solid performance for general use, its portability with a lighter weight and longer battery life making it suitable for business and everyday tasks. The Lenovo Legion 7, while more costly, provides stronger performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to more storage, a high-end graphics card, and a superior processor, at the expense of being heavier and having shorter battery life; its screen is also larger and has a higher resolution which benefits multimedia and detailed work, but it is less suited to on-the-go usage due to its size and weight. Choose the Dell if mobility and battery are priorities, or the Lenovo if gaming and high-performance computing are your primary needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its integrated Intel GPU and a standard refresh rate, provides only basic gaming and 3D capabilities, while the Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a high-end Nvidia GPU and a significantly higher refresh rate, offering a much more robust gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5330 for engineering and design use primarily due to its stronger CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks and complex visualizations. While the Dell provides adequate performance for lighter engineering workloads and is more portable, the Legion's superior screen quality and RAM also contribute to a more robust and vivid experience with design applications.
Content Creation
7.4
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3
8.3
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5330's screen may not offer the vividness and sharpness preferred for general use or the color accuracy vital for engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 caters to the general use and engineering market with higher resolution and wider color gamut support, ensuring crisp visuals and true-to-life colors. Yet, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops underperform as they lack the high refresh rates which provide smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is favored for general use due to its lightweight and compact design, enhancing portability, alongside a solid battery life, while still offering satisfactory performance with enough RAM and a capable CPU. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7, while providing excellent performance with a top-tier CPU and GPU, is less portable due to its heavier build and larger screen, and it has shorter battery life; although, it excels in screen quality suited for tasks that demand a high-resolution display.
Software Development
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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