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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, consider that the Dell usually offers better performance suited for demanding tasks and a versatile 2-in-1 design, but it comes at a higher price and may be heavier, impacting portability. The Surface Laptop Go 2 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it ideal for on-the-go use and general tasks, but it may not handle intensive applications as well. Battery life is also a consideration; a more powerful laptop may drain its battery faster. Align your choice with your primary needs: performance and versatility versus cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
- The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for software development, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude's screen may not have high resolution or brightness, which are crucial for sharpness and visibility during everyday tasks, affecting its adequacy for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers better screen resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and color rendition for both general computing and design work. However, both laptops likely have lower refresh rates and modest resolution, underperforming for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion and fine detail are key.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
12.4in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$600
$519
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $519.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, with its versatile design, offers powerful CPU performance and plenty of RAM for multitasking, coupled with a high-quality screen and extended battery life, making it ideal for productivity and general use on the go. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is highly portable and also boasts impressive screen quality and battery life, but comes with slightly less computing power and RAM, positioning it as a more affordable yet capable option for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 may handle casual gaming and simple 3D tasks adequately due to its integrated graphics, but both it and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 have limited GPU capabilities and standard screen refresh rates, which are not ideal for demanding gaming or advanced 3D applications. While both have decent processors and screen quality, they lack the high-performance graphics and faster refresh rates that more specialized gaming or 3D modeling laptops offer.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 typically offers a more robust CPU, greater RAM capacity, and a higher quality GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, alongside a superior screen quality for detailed visual work. Conversely, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, while more portable and potentially offering a better keyboard, falls short in performance for intensive applications due to less powerful components, making it a compromise for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.4
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $519 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.91 lbs | 2.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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