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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering is a priority and you don't mind a higher price and less portability, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its more powerful processor, superior GPU, and larger, higher resolution touch screen, is a sound choice. However, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option with longer battery life and slightly better portability, the Dell Latitude 5330 will cover general use effectively, with ample performance for most productivity tasks. Keep in mind that the Lenovo has a distinct advantage in display quality and color accuracy, which might be beneficial for creative professionals or those who prefer a premium visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is rated very good for general use because it offers a robust CPU and double the RAM of the Dell Latitude 5330, alongside a superior screen quality with better resolution and brightness, which enhances the user experience. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5330, although lighter and more portable with longer battery life, has less impressive specifications, making it simply good for general use with adequate performance for less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outshines the Dell Latitude 5330 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its superior dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate of the Dell. Additionally, the Lenovo's high-resolution Mini LED display with better color coverage enhances screen quality, which complements its more powerful CPU for an overall improved gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is favored for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM for handling complex tasks, and superior screen with higher resolution and mini LED technology. While the Dell Latitude 5330 is more portable and offers good performance with a decent screen, the Lenovo's top-tier components and display outweigh the Dell's benefits for design-intensive work.
Content Creation
7.4
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3
9.6
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 offers a balance between cost and display features, providing a sufficient resolution and brightness that suits everyday tasks but lacks the wider color gamuts desired by professionals in engineering and design, and doesn't provide the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its superior screen, caters to users needing exceptional color accuracy and high resolution for detailed work in general use and engineering, but like the Dell, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate not ideal for fast-paced visuals. While both laptops offer clear, bright displays for standard use and precision tasks, neither is optimized for the demands of high-refresh-rate gaming or active 3D work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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