If you prioritize portability and cost savings, the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 would appeal to you due to its likely lower price and convertible flexibility for everyday tasks. On the other hand, if your focus is on high-powered activities such as 3D modeling, gaming, or intensive engineering software, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R would be a better fit with improved performance, though this comes at the expense of higher cost and reduced battery life. Consider what you'll use your laptop for most and whether the added expense aligns with your need for more advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
Very good for general use
Very good 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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers versatility and mobility with its flip design and extended battery life, but might not match the sheer power and screen quality of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R which, despite its suitability for more demanding tasks and superior display, tends to be less portable and have shorter battery life. The Mech-15 G3R also gains an edge in performance due to better CPU and RAM, however, the tradeoff might be more noticeable fan noise and heat during intensive operations compared to the Dell.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R offers a top-tier graphics card and high screen refresh rate, which are very important for a smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experience, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate which doesn't support intense gaming and 3D tasks as well. Although both have capable processors and good screen quality, which are somewhat important, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Eluktronics give it a significant edge for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a capable CPU and RAM for engineering tasks, but its GPU and screen quality might not be as robust as the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, which boasts superior processing power and a high-quality display crucial for design work. However, the Latitude offers greater portability and may have a quieter operating noise, which can be a plus for on-the-go use and work environments where noise is a concern.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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
8.4/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R 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's screen, with its average resolution and brightness, is adequate for daily tasks but doesn't stand out in any particular aspect, making it just serviceable for general use and engineering. In contrast, the Eluktronics Mech-15's higher resolution and brightness, along with superior color coverage, enhances visuals significantly for general use and professional design tasks. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the refresh rate holds paramount importance for smooth visuals, and both laptops fall short in delivering the high-refresh experiences preferred for these activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 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
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$600
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
"Everything considered, the XMG Neo 15 (Mech-15 G3R) with RTX 3070 Ti is a great gaming performer. The combination of the Ti graphics card with the new Intel 12th gen CPU is enough to go toe-to-toe, and even slightly pull ahead of the RTX 3080 in most titles, though on games with Ray-Tracing enabled, particularly with graphics set to the maximum and on higher resolutions, the additional VRAM of the RTX 3080 makes a big impact, and the 8GB RTX 3070 Ti machine simply can’t compete, even with the more powerful processor."
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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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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