The Dell Latitude 5330 has an excellent build and is considered a premium business laptop, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but it lacks a touchscreen and is not ideal for intensive gaming. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, boasts a vibrant OLED touchscreen and is lighter and thinner, enhancing portability and making it great for general use and media consumption, but it also may not be the best choice for demanding games or certain engineering tasks. Considering the storage, the Samsung comes with double the capacity provided by the Dell. Both laptops have similar battery life, and neither is designed for the highest intensity gaming or 3D/machine learning tasks. If a responsive, touch-enabled display and storage space are your priorities, the Samsung could be more appealing, while if you're looking for a business-oriented device with sturdy build quality, the Dell might be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 boasts a high-resolution, bright display with wide color coverage, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for engineering and design tasks that require accurate color representation. While the Dell Latitude 5330's display is sufficient for everyday productivity and business applications, its screen may not be as sharp or color-rich as the Samsung's, potentially making it less optimal for color-critical work. Neither laptop is designed with gaming in mind, as their screens lack high refresh rates essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced games, but they can handle casual gaming and 3D content with basic expectations.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both equipped with integrated Iris Xe graphics, which are decent for lighter gaming and basic 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding graphics-intensive games; plus, they share a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for general use but not optimal for high-end gaming where a higher refresh rate could provide smoother visuals. While both laptops feature high-quality screens, with the Galaxy Book2 boasting an OLED display that's sharper and offers better contrast, neither is particularly designed with gaming-grade CPU or GPU hardware, making them fair options for gaming and 3D applications within their limitations.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers solid CPU and GPU performance suitable for engineering tasks with a premium business design but has a standard screen. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also has good CPU and GPU capabilities, with the added benefit of a higher-quality OLED touchscreen, making it versatile for design work but less specialized as a business tool.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Latitude 5330 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $849 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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