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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you desire a more lightweight and portable laptop with longer battery life, the Dell Latitude 5330 is suitable, especially for business and general use. However, the MSI Cyborg 15, though heavier and with a shorter battery life, delivers better 3D and machine learning performance due to its superior graphics, making it more fitting for gaming and engineering tasks. Keep in mind the Cyborg has a larger screen and higher overall power for intensive tasks, whereas the Latitude focuses on a balance of performance with portability for typical office work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5330 in gaming and 3D thanks to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is far superior to the Dell's integrated Intel i5-1245U Iris Xe graphics, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz compared to Dell's 60 Hz, offering smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its sufficient RAM and capable integrated GPU, along with a high-quality IPS screen which offers decent color coverage and contrast for detailed work. The MSI Cyborg 15, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, better suited for demanding engineering applications and design software that can utilize the higher screen refresh rate, but it's heavier, which affects portability.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.8
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If both the Dell Latitude 5330 and MSI Cyborg 15 have fair screen quality for general use, it's likely because they offer acceptable resolution and brightness to handle everyday tasks like browsing and office work, but may lack the vivid colors and sharpness of higher-end displays. Their performance for engineering and design is also fair, suggesting they cover a reasonable range of color spectrums like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, but aren't top-tier in color accuracy, which is crucial for professional photo editing and graphics work. However, the poor quality for gaming and 3D on both models indicates they likely have lower refresh rates, which means they're not ideal for the smooth visuals needed in fast-paced games or intensive 3D modeling where both higher refresh rates and better resolution contribute to a more immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers a good balance for general use with an efficient CPU, ample RAM, a quality screen, high portability due to its lighter weight, and long battery life. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 provides more storage and a more powerful CPU, making it better suited for heavier tasks despite being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 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
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and MSI Cyborg 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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