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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, or gaming, then the Lenovo LOQ 16 with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU is the superior choice. However, it is heavier and offers less battery life, which could be a setback if portability or being away from a power source for extended periods is important to you. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 is lighter, has a longer battery life, and excels in general use tasks with its Intel i5 processor, making it suitable for business professionals who require a balance of performance and mobility. The Dell is typically less expensive but comes with less storage and a lower resolution screen. The decision comes down to whether you need more powerful graphics capabilities or a lighter laptop with better battery life for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Dell Latitude 5330 which has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60 Hz refresh rate. While the CPU and screen quality are also important, the GPU and refresh rate have a more significant impact on gaming and 3D rendering performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is rated higher for engineering and design largely because it has a more powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which are better suited for demanding tasks and engineering software, along with a screen with higher resolution, all of which contribute to improved performance in intensive applications. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable and has a quieter operation but comes with a less powerful Intel CPU and integrated graphics, making it less optimal for heavy engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5330 offers satisfactory visuals but may fall short in crispness and vibrancy due to its average resolution and brightness, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 16 provides a sharper and brighter display, enhancing the user experience. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals require precise color representation, and the Lenovo LOQ 16's broader color gamuts deliver better accuracy than the Dell, making it more suitable for these tasks. However, both laptops are not ideal for 3D work or gaming as their refresh rates are lower than what is desirable for these applications, despite their other screen attributes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 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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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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