Choosing between the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Razer Blade 15 will depend on your priorities. If you value portability and a lower price, the Latitude is lighter and less expensive. It is a good fit for general use and has decent battery life. On the other hand, if you need a laptop with higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 15 is more suitable, with a stronger processor and graphics card. However, it's heavier, usually more costly, and has less battery life, making it less portable than the Latitude. Both have similar storage and RAM, but the Blade's larger, high-refresh-rate display offers better visuals, which is something to consider for entertainment and professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 stands out for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which is a high-performance GPU well-suited for such tasks, and it also boasts a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz for smooth visuals. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330, equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, offers fair performance which is sufficient for casual gaming, but it falls short for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, which are crucial for demanding tasks and detailed graphics work. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330 still performs adequately with a decent Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, but is better suited for tasks that are less intensive on resources, and it offers increased portability and lower operating noise, making it a more balanced choice for users who prioritize these aspects.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5330's screen may offer enough clarity and brightness, but its resolution and panel type are outshone by the Razer Blade 15's superior display which provides sharper images and more vivid colors for tasks such as browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals would favor the Razer Blade 15 for its wider color gamut coverage, critical for color-accurate work, whereas the Latitude's fair screen quality may suffice for less demanding tasks but falls short for precision work. Gamers and 3D designers, however, might find both lacking due to their poor refresh rates, despite the Razer Blade 15 likely having a marginal edge with better resolution and panel technology, which aid in clearer and more detailed imagery.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers portability and longer battery life, suitable for users needing mobility and moderate power for general tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 15 provides a stronger CPU and GPU, higher resolution display, and larger storage, catering to those who require high performance for more demanding applications but with less portability and shorter battery life.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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