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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Dell Latitude 5330 if you value a smaller, lighter laptop with good battery life, making it ideal for frequent travel and basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or presentations. On the other hand, if you require more power for activities such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 would be a better fit due to its superior graphics capabilities. However, it's heavier and might be less convenient to carry around. The Lenovo also has a larger screen with higher resolution and touchscreen capability, which can be beneficial for creative work or multitasking. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer 16GB of RAM, but the Lenovo provides twice the storage capacity out of the box. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 with an Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics offers a balance of performance for engineering tasks in a lighter form factor with good keyboard and low operating noise, making it suitable for mobile professionals who prioritize portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU provides superior performance for demanding design applications and a higher quality screen, at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
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
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 provides a sharper, brighter display with more accurate colors due to its higher resolution and superior panel, making it more comfortable for daily tasks like browsing and document editing. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Lenovo's wide color coverage with greater color fidelity for tasks like photo editing and CAD work, while the Dell Latitude's screen falls short in color reproduction. However, both laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and rendering in fast-paced games and 3D simulations.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics, offers a balance between performance and portability, suitable for general use, and is lighter and more compact than the Lenovo, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX graphics provide higher performance, especially for tasks requiring better graphics processing, and its larger, higher-resolution screen with better color coverage enhances the visual experience, but comes with added weight, which could affect its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by its integrated Intel GPU, which is less powerful compared to discreet gaming GPUs, and a standard screen refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 features a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is more suited for gaming and graphics-intense tasks, and a higher screen refresh rate that delivers smoother visuals, but still may not fully satisfy dedicated gaming performance expectations given it’s a middle-of-the-road gaming GPU.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 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
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Cost
$590
$591
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $591.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$590 | $591 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 75 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 | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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