If you prioritize a lighter, more affordable laptop with longer battery life for general use, the Dell Latitude 5330 would be suitable. Conversely, if you require a laptop with much higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to trade off portability and pay a higher price, the Razer Blade 17 is equipped with superior processing power and a more capable graphics unit for those tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers more RAM and a significantly more powerful CPU, which contributes to better performance in general use than the Dell Latitude 5330. Additionally, the Razer has a higher resolution screen which provides better screen quality, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making the Dell Latitude 5330 more portable and practical for extended use away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17's prowess in gaming and 3D comes from its superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, which render graphics smoothly and more immersively compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, which has an integrated Intel i5-1245U Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, lagging behind in visual fluidity and detail.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
9.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 stands out for engineering and design because of its superior Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, all of which contribute to excellent screen quality with a significantly higher resolution. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 offers a modest Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, which are adequate for less demanding tasks but doesn't match the Razer's performance, even though it's more portable and quieter under load.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good 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
8.6/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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 satisfactory clarity and brightness but may not shine in resolution, while the Razer Blade 17 provides a very high-quality display with sharp resolution and excellent brightness for an immersive experience. During engineering and design tasks, the Razer Blade 17's ability to display a wide range of colors more accurately makes it superior to the Dell, which has a more limited color range and may not display certain hues as precisely. However, when it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the Razer Blade 17's lower refresh rate can make fast-moving visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming, which usually have screens with higher refresh rates to handle rapid movements and transitions better.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5330 or the Razer Blade 17
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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