If you prioritize a lower cost and need a laptop for everyday tasks with the added versatility of a tablet mode, the Dell Latitude is a suitable choice; it's also more portable for on-the-go use. However, if you require higher performance for activities such as 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or demanding engineering software, and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion offers greater power and a larger screen, but at the expense of heavier weight and reduced battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 lower-end GPU and standard screen refresh rate, making it suitable for casual gaming, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 17" packs a higher-end GPU and a faster refresh rate, delivering smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences. While both have competent CPUs and good screen quality, the Legion's superior GPU and refresh rate are particularly crucial for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers a versatile design and adequate CPU and RAM for engineering tasks, complemented by a high-quality screen for design work, but its integrated GPU may not handle intensive graphics tasks as well as dedicated options. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides robust CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU suitable for demanding engineering and 3D design software, though it's less portable and has a larger screen that enhances visual clarity at the expense of carrying comfort.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 likely has modest resolution and brightness, making it acceptable for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but its color range might be limited, diminishing its effectiveness for precision work in engineering and design. The Lenovo Legion 5 17", on the other hand, probably offers improved color accuracy and wider color gamut coverage, which benefits professional design and engineering applications that demand true-to-life color representation. However, both laptops may have lower refresh rates, which can detract from the immersive experience and visual fluidity that's crucial for 3D work and high-paced gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$600
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 with its efficient CPU and long battery life is highly portable and versatile for everyday tasks, featuring a high-quality touchscreen that enhances user interaction, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a more powerful CPU and additional RAM, making it better suited for intensive applications and multitasking, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life. The Dell is optimized for on-the-go use and presentations, while the Lenovo offers a better gaming and content creation experience, albeit with the tradeoff of size and weight.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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