When choosing between the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, consider that the Dell offers flexibility with its convertible design and is more budget-friendly, while the Lenovo boasts a premium build and potentially more powerful hardware for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. The Latitude might have longer battery life useful for someone on the go, but the Slim Pro 9i offers a higher-quality display and better performance for gaming or engineering software. The Dell is more practical for everyday tasks and travel, whereas the Lenovo is geared towards users needing top-tier performance and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good 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
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers flexibility and decent battery life for everyday tasks, but the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with a sharper screen, longer-lasting battery, and more powerful processor, making it excellent for general use while also being light and easy to carry. Although both have good keyboards and sufficient storage, the Lenovo's additional RAM and superior CPU provide smoother performance, and its higher screen quality enhances the user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, while versatile as a 2-in-1 device, has a GPU that isn't as powerful and a lower screen refresh rate, which can limit gaming and 3D performance. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, on the other hand, boasts a higher-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience, as well as a stronger CPU and superior screen quality which contribute to overall better performance for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, which translates to better performance for demanding engineering and design applications, along with a higher quality screen for sharp and accurate visuals. While both are portable, the Dell may have an edge in portability due to its likely lighter design, it does not match the Lenovo's raw power and display fidelity, though it may offer a quieter operation and a comfortable keyboard that are crucial for long working sessions.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
6.3/10
9.6/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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, while suitable for day-to-day tasks, doesn't offer the higher resolution and brightness that makes the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stand out for general use. For engineering and design, the Lenovo excels with superior color range, offering richer and more accurate colors critical for detailed work. However, both laptops fall short for 3D applications and gaming, as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-moving scenes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
14.5in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 or the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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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