If you're looking for a more wallet-friendly option that offers versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible feature, the Dell Latitude might suit your needs for general use and basic tasks. However, if your work involves more intensive applications like 3D graphics, machine learning or gaming, and if you're willing to spend more, the MSI Prestige typically provides better performance. The MSI may also have a sleeker design, making it more portable, but it could come at the expense of reduced battery life in comparison to the Dell, which is often optimized for longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is well-suited for everyday tasks with its flexible design and efficient battery life, but the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo stands out for its superior CPU and RAM, ensuring faster performance and better handling of multiple applications, coupled with a high-quality screen and lightweight build for enhanced portability. While both have ample storage and good keyboard quality, the MSI Prestige offers a better balance of speaker quality and heat management, making it more attractive for demanding general-use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have integrated graphics, which can handle light gaming and basic 3D tasks but won't provide the smooth experiences dedicated gaming laptops offer with their higher-end GPUs and faster screen refresh rates. Additionally, while both have capable processors and decent screens, they won't match the performance or visual fidelity of laptops designed specifically for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very 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 solid CPU and RAM for running engineering software, and its flexible design with quality screen makes it useful for presentations and design work. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its strong CPU, dedicated GPU, and high-quality display, excels in performance for engineering tasks, but the Dell's 2-in-1 versatility and keyboard may offer a more comfortable user experience for extended typing sessions.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but may not display colors as vividly, making it less ideal for engineering and design work that requires precision in color representation. The MSI Prestige, with its higher resolution and color accuracy, excels in environments where details and color are critical, but both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D, as their screen refresh rates aren't high enough to provide the smooth visuals required for those applications. Overall, the MSI stands out for professional creative work, while both are sufficient for general use, but gamers and 3D designers would benefit from looking elsewhere with a focus on high refresh rates.
Cost
$600
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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 MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
GENERAL
Price
Price
$600
$1,280
Release Date
Release Date
May 1, 2022
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73''
11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67''
Weight
Weight
2.91 lbs
3.53 lbs
Width
Width
12.04"
11.77"
Depth
Depth
8.17"
8.27"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1245U
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
Arc 8-Cores
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
58 Wh
73 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
13.3"
13"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
286 nits
415 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
165.63 PPI
261.25 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1240: 1
1802: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
36 ms
59.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
39 %
79 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
99 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
39 %
77 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.7/10
8.6/10
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
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
46.1°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
58.1°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
36.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
7/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
3
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.2
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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