If you prioritize a lighter, more portable laptop with longer battery life and it is primarily for general business use, the Dell Latitude 5330 is the better choice, especially since it also comes at a lower cost. However, if you need top-notch performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software and do not mind a heavier laptop with shorter battery life, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is the more powerful option, though it is more expensive. The MSI Raider also offers a higher screen resolution and better overall color accuracy, which is important for tasks that require visual precision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with a more modest processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for general use due to its good balance of weight, screen size, and extended battery life for portability. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, offers a potent CPU, dedicated high-end graphics, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, making it suitable for general use but with specs that favor intensive tasks like gaming, though at the cost of being heavier and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz IPS display, offers moderate graphics performance and screen refresh rate, making it passable for gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a significantly faster 240Hz OLED display, providing superior graphics capabilities and smoother visuals that are very beneficial for gaming and more demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design because it has a more powerful Intel i7 processor and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with an OLED screen that offers greater resolution and color accuracy, which are essential for design tasks. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 5330, while good for engineering tasks due to its decent Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, falls behind in screen quality and graphical performance, although it is lighter and thus more portable.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
6.3/10
9.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, the MSI Raider's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness offer a more vibrant and crisp visual experience than the Dell Latitude. For professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color representation, the MSI stands out with its wider color gamuts, ensuring precision and consistency in color-sensitive work. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is your focus, the MSI's lower refresh rate means it won't deliver as smooth motion as other laptops designed specifically for those purposes, despite its resolution and panel benefits.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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