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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower price and longer battery life for general use like office work or browsing, the Dell Latitude 5330 is more cost-effective. The Razer Book 13, while pricier, offers a better display with touchscreen, higher performance suitable for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, and it's also built with gamers in mind, though it remains sleek enough for professional environments. Both are portable, but the Razer may have a slight edge in build quality and keyboard feel. Consider the Razer Book 13 if you need more storage out of the box and plan to invest in a higher-end user experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 be adequate for tasks like browsing and document editing due to sufficient resolution and brightness but lacks the wider color gamuts essential for precision in engineering and design, and its refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth 3D rendering. The Razer Book 13's display, offering better resolution and brightness, makes it more suitable for general use and detail-oriented work in engineering and design with its superior color coverage. However, despite the improved visuals, the Razer's screen still falls short for 3D work as it doesn't have the high refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D modeling experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers good performance for general use with a solid processor, ample RAM, and a quality IPS screen, all while being lightweight and featuring a long battery life, making it highly portable. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while also providing strong performance and plenty of memory, boasts a higher-resolution touchscreen, superior screen brightness and color coverage, and an even longer-lasting battery, although it is slightly heavier and comes at a higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Razer Book 13 are both limited in gaming and 3D capabilities because they come with integrated graphics cards (Intel Iris Xe) which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and only provide standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz. While the Razer Book 13 has a slightly better CPU and higher screen resolution, these improvements are modest and unlikely to significantly impact gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Razer Book 13 are suited for engineering and design use because they boast strong CPUs and ample RAM, with the Razer offering a higher resolution and touch-enabled screen for intricate work, while the Dell provides solid performance with good portability. The Razer's superior screen clarity and color accuracy benefit design tasks, whereas the Dell’s favorable balance of keyboard quality, portability, and lower operating noise meet the demands of everyday engineering use.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to have excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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