If you prioritize a lower price and still desire quality performance for everyday tasks, the Dell Latitude 5330 can be an excellent choice. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while slightly more expensive, usually offers a more versatile experience with its flip design and touch screen, which can be beneficial for presentations or creative tasks. If your work involves more demanding applications or you prefer a device that can double as a tablet, the MSI might be worth the extra investment. However, if portability and budget are key concerns and your usage is mostly centered on general productivity, the Dell might more closely align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
The Dell Latitude 5330 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the MSI Summit's superior resolution and brightness make it a better choice over the Dell Latitude. For engineering and design work where accurate colors are crucial, MSI's larger color gamuts provide more precise color reproduction, which is essential for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but the MSI still holds a slight edge with its higher resolution and panel quality.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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.
Cost
$849
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with a solid processor, ample RAM, and a durable build, offers the reliable performance needed for everyday tasks, while being light and having a respectable battery life for portability. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo steps up with a higher-end processor, additional storage, and a better screen with touch capabilities, making it versatile for a range of uses, including as a tablet, yet it comes with a somewhat reduced portability due to its slightly higher weight and a bit lower build and heat management quality.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are only "fair" for gaming and 3D because both utilize integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which offer modest performance compared to dedicated gaming GPUs, and their displays are capped at a 60Hz refresh rate, not optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. Although the MSI has a slightly better CPU and screen resolution, the critical GPU and refresh rate factors for gaming performance are similar in both laptops.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with an Intel i5 processor, and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with a more advanced Intel i7 processor, both support engineering and design needs thanks to their substantial RAM and capable integrated GPUs, being premium business laptops with high-quality IPS screens and adequate brightness and colors for design work. While both are portable, the Summit E13 Flip Evo edges out with better portability, a touchscreen, and a superior contrast ratio, but its fan noise and heat management are deemed inferior to the Latitude 5330, which could affect comfort and sustained performance during demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Latitude 5330 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 Summit E13 Flip Evo 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 Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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