The Dell Latitude 5330 is slightly less expensive and offers good battery life, making it a solid choice for general use and business productivity with a lightweight design for portability. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 has double the storage capacity and a slightly larger screen, which improves content viewing and multitasking. It also boasts superior color accuracy, beneficial for creative work like photo editing. Both laptops feature similar processors and integrated graphics, neither ideal for intensive gaming, but capable of handling everyday tasks and some engineering applications. However, the MSI Prestige 14's superior display quality and storage might justify the higher price for users with an emphasis on media and design tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for engineering and design
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.9/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330's display offers adequate sharpness and visibility for everyday tasks, but its moderate color range and refresh rate limit its suitability for professional design work and make fast-paced gaming less enjoyable. The MSI Prestige 14, with its higher resolution and improved color accuracy, provides a more vibrant and detailed visual experience for both general and design-related activities, though it still falls short for gaming due to an average refresh rate. Both laptops are not optimized for gaming or 3D modeling, as their displays lack the high refresh rates required for smooth, real-time visuals in those applications.
Cost
$849
$1,040
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and MSI Prestige 14 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to having integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle light gaming but may struggle with more demanding titles, and both have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are not optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. While their CPUs are capable and their screens display good quality, dedicated gaming laptops typically offer better GPU performance and higher refresh rates, which are critical for a premium gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 to be 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 responsive Intel i5 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, and integrated Iris Xe graphics, which handle various design software efficiently, and it offers a 13.3-inch IPS display, providing good screen quality and color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
8.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and MSI Prestige 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and MSI Prestige 14 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 MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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