If you prioritize budget and portability while handling everyday tasks, the Dell Latitude may serve you well; it's typically lighter and offers versatile use as a tablet. However, if your work involves graphics-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero, despite being pricier and less portable, provides superior performance and a better display for those activities. Battery life will generally be longer on the Dell for light tasks but expect it to drain faster under heavy use compared to the high-performance Gigabyte, which is designed to handle more demanding software at the expense of battery consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers a balance of portability and battery life making it convenient for users frequently on-the-go, but the Gigabyte Aero 16, with its superior CPU and RAM combined with a higher-quality screen, excels in performance and display clarity for more demanding tasks despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. While both laptops have adequate storage, keyboard, and speakers, the Aero 16 may also generate more heat and noise under heavy use due to its higher performance components.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate compared to the Gigabyte Aero 16, making it less suitable for demanding games and 3D applications. While both laptops have quality screens and CPUs, the Aero 16's superior graphics horsepower and faster screen updates provide a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a powerful GPU and high-quality screen, making it ideal for the demands of engineering and design software, whereas the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, while still capable, is less suited for heavy graphical tasks due to its relatively moderate GPU. The Dell's advantage lies in its 2-in-1 form factor which enhances portability and offer flexibility in usage scenarios, but with compromises in screen real estate and graphical power compared to the Aero 16.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, the fair screen quality for general use is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it may lack the vividness for more color-critical work in engineering and is not suited for fast-paced gaming because of insufficient refresh rates. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16's very good to excellent screen quality for general use and engineering stems from its high resolution that renders sharp images and a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation, essential for design tasks; however, despite these strengths, its gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by a lower refresh rate, which can detract from the smoothness of fast-moving visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
16.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$600
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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