If you prioritize portability and battery life for general tasks, the Dell Latitude 5330 with its smaller screen and lighter weight would suit you, and it's also less expensive. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 offers a much more powerful processor and graphics card, a larger screen, and superior performance for these applications, but it is heavier, less portable, and costs more. Both have backlit keyboards and come with Windows 11 Pro, but only the MSI has a high-resolution display and is able to handle hardware ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its lower-powered CPU and less RAM, is still suitable for general use, balancing decent performance with good portability and battery life. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 provides superior general use performance due to its high-powered CPU and abundant RAM, but it sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life, while also offering exceptional screen quality and powerful speakers.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
10.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 is equipped with modest graphics capabilities and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for the high demands of gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 is built with a top-tier GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen that excels in rendering detailed graphics smoothly, which is crucial for immersive gaming and complex 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
10.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with modest CPU and integrated GPU, suits everyday engineering tasks and offers easier portability and longer battery life, while the MSI Titan GT77, equipped with a top-tier CPU, powerful dedicated GPU, a superior screen, and abundant RAM, is ideal for the most demanding engineering and design applications but is bulkier and has shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
9.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
6.3/10
9.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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's screen may not provide the vibrancy and clarity needed for detailed engineering work or the immersive experience desired for gaming, owing to its modest color accuracy and brightness. MSI Titan GT77 offers a top-tier display with excellent color coverage and brightness, making it ideal for tasks that demand precise color representation, like engineering and design work. However, for gaming and 3D, despite its superior resolution and panel technology, the MSI's lack of a high refresh rate makes it less optimal for those seeking the smooth visual experience important in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$590
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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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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