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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you are looking for a more affordable and portable option primarily for general use, the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers flexibility and ease of use with its convertible design and good battery life. However, if you need a laptop for heavy tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, then the Lenovo Legion 9i, while more expensive and less portable, will provide significantly better performance due to its higher-end hardware. The Legion 9i's battery life may not be as lengthy due to its power demands. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a balance of portability and battery life with satisfactory CPU and RAM capabilities, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and on-the-go use, while the screen quality offers the necessary clarity for general activities. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 9i, with superior CPU and RAM, excels in heavy-duty tasks and has a higher-quality screen, but compromises on portability and battery life due to its focus on performance.
Gaming and AI
6.2
9.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, while versatile and suitable for general use, lacks the advanced GPU and high screen refresh rate that the Lenovo Legion 9i offers, making the latter a superior choice for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences. Furthermore, despite the importance of CPU and screen quality where both laptops perform well, it's the GPU power and refresh rate capabilities that truly distinguish the Legion 9i for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
9.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, which are crucial for handling complex computations and graphics-intensive tasks, as well as having ample RAM and a high-quality screen to complement these tasks. In contrast, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers good performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, it may not match the Legion's graphical prowess, but it compensates with better portability and a quieter operating noise, making it more suited for on-the-go use and less intensive design work.
Content Creation
7.4
8.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness contribute to a more vivid and crisp viewing experience. In engineering and design, this laptop's wider color gamuts provide accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, despite its high resolution and premium panel, the Legion 9i's lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops makes it less optimal for fast-paced 3D applications where smoother motion portrayal is key.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.91 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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