Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Dell Latitude 5521 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5521 has a 138% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1250U inside Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-1230U
6,000
Dell Latitude 5521 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-1250U
3,435
Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 5521 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5521
64 GB
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
32 GB
Upgradable memory

Dell Latitude 5521 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR5
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

17% larger display

Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.

Display size
Dell Latitude 5521
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
13.3-inch
Has four more ports and slots

Dell Latitude 5521 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1. It has ten versus six amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.

PortsDell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
HDMIYesNo
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotYesNo
nanoSIM card slotNoYes
RJ-45YesNo
Smart Card ReaderYesNo
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes x2
USB-AYes x2No
USB-CNoYes
Total106
More versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 5521 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1. It has six versus three commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.

PortsDell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
headphone jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
HDMIYesNo
microSD card slotYesNo
RJ-45YesNo
USB-AYesNo
USB-CNoYes

Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 is better than Dell Latitude 5521.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5521. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5521.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 5521 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 35% lighter

Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 weighed 2.6 pounds, 35% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.

WeightDell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Pound
3.95 lbs.
2.6 lbs.
Kilogram
1.79 kg
1.18 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 5521 Price
Dell Latitude 5521 Laptop - 15.6" FHD AG Touch Display - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-11850H 8-Core - 16GB - 512GB SSD - LTE - Windows 11 pro
Dell Latitude 5521 Laptop - 15.6" FHD AG Touch Display - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-11850H 8-Core - 16GB - 512GB SSD - LTE - Windows 11 pro
By Dell
$960.77
Dell Latitude 5000 5521 15.6" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray
Dell Latitude 5000 5521 15.6" Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray
By Dell
$999.77
Dell Latitude 5530 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Silver
Dell Latitude 5530 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Silver
By Dell
$889.77
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Price
Dell Latitude 9000 9330 2-in-1 (2022) | 13.3" QHD+ Touch | Core i5 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 10 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 9000 9330 2-in-1 (2022) | 13.3" QHD+ Touch | Core i5 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 10 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$811.99
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Multi-Touch Laptop - 13.3" QHD+ Touchscreen - Intel Core i7 10-Core (12th Gen) - 16GB - 512GB SSD - 5 Years ProSupport - Windows 11 pro
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Multi-Touch Laptop - 13.3" QHD+ Touchscreen - Intel Core i7 10-Core (12th Gen) - 16GB - 512GB SSD - 5 Years ProSupport - Windows 11 pro
By Dell
$1,899.00
Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 Laptop, Touchscreen, 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-8665U Up to 4.8GHz, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 Laptop, Touchscreen, 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-8665U Up to 4.8GHz, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$290.25
$333.25 13% OFF

Availability

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Released20212022
Release DateAnnounced on May 11, 2021Announced on June 21, 2022.
Pricing
  • $2,364.72
    i5-11400H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD
  • $2,425.99
    i5-11400H 8GB 128GB Intel UHD IR Cam Express-Signin
  • $2,821.86
    i5-11500H 16GB 256GB Intel UHD LTE
  • $3,121.86
    i7-11850H 16GB 256GB Intel UHD IR Cam LTE
  • $3,393.29
    i7-11850H 16GB 512GB Intel UHD Touch IR Cam LTE
  • $3,507.57
    i7-11850H 16GB 512GB MX450 IR Cam LTE
  • $3,650.42
    i7-11850H 32GB 512GB Intel UHD IR Cam LTE
  • $5,958.14
    i7-11850H 64GB 2TB MX450 IR Cam Express-Signin SLP LTE
Starting at $2,119 - i5-1240U, 16GB, 256GB
Applicable Models-
  • Dell Latitude 13 9330
  • Dell Latitude 9330 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
  • Dell Latitude 9330 Laptop or 2-in-1
  • 2022 Dell Latitude 9330
Generations-

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Dimensions14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm)11.66 x 8.20 x 0.32 ~ 0.55 inches (296.35 x 208.39 x 8.30 ~ 14.12 mm)
Weight3.95 lb (1.79 kg)Starting at 2.6 lbs. (1.18 kg)
Colors-
CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing English US Keyboard and 10 Key Numpad
    • Optional Backlit.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.64” (115 mm x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size, backlit chiclet keyboard.
    • Has a built-in fingerprint reader on the power button.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.52 x 2.63 inches (115 x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Size15.6 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” HD
    1366 x 768 100 ppi TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD
    1920 x 1080 141 ppi IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD Touch
    1920 x 1080 141 ppi IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD SLP LBL
    1920 x 1080 141 ppi IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Super Low Power Low Blue Light 4.60W
  • 15.6” UHD SLP LBL
    3840 x 2160 283 ppi IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 800:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Super Low Power Low Blue Light 3.50W
  • 13.3” QHD+ with Touch
    16:10, 2560 x 1600, 227 PPI, 100% sRGB, 60Hz, 500 nits, ComfortView+, Low blue light, Anti-reflection, Anti-smudge, Touch screen, 3.632W.

Ports

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Dell Latitude 5521 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 2.0, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, Flip-Down Port
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (2)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort
Right (4)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1230U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 0.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 9W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.10 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 9W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1250U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 0.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 9W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1230U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 850 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 900 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1250U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 950 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR5
    • Speed: 5200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 16GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6-
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5 in. hard drive slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA disk drive
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD
Fans Number-2

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.2
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.2
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160Hz
Up to 2400 Mbps, Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6.0 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.2
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
-
Wireless WAN-
  • DW5821e, Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 Global Gigabit LTE
  • DW5931e, Intel 5G 5000 Global Gigabit NR/LTE, 3GPP
MoreWWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
  • Transfer rate: up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
  • Data rate:
    • LTE FDD: 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
    • LTE TDD: 347 Mbps DL/30 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
    • UMTS/HSPA+: UMTS 384 kbps DL/384 kbps UL
  • Wireless standards: (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,21,26,28,29,30,38,39,40,41,66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8)
  • Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS.
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Battery

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Size
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge.
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, Long Life Battery, ExpressCharge.
  • 97 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge.
50 Wh
3-cell, supports ExpressCharge 2.0, ExpressChargeBoost, and Long Cycle Life.
Power Supply
90W 130W
USB Type-C adapter.
60W 65W 90W
USB Type-C power adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
OS
Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • Windows 10 (Downgrade Image)
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Infrared camera
    Optional for Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional for Express Sign-in.
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 1920 x 1080 FHD at 30 fps.
  • Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Intelligent Privacy
    Onlooker Detection notifies you when someone is peering at your screen and will texturize your screen. At the same time, Look Away Detect knows when your focus is elsewhere and dims to further protect your privacy and save battery life.
  • Supports ExpressSign-in  
    Camera-based proximity detection will wake up your system, sign you in, and lock your system whenever you step away.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC711-CG Audio Controller.
  • Realtek ALC1319D Amplifier Controller.
  • 4 x Stereo speakers with Realtek Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Sensors
  • Windows Adaptive Color
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board.
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the hinge-up
    Optional.
  • Fingerprint Sensor
    Optional.
  • IR Camera
    Optional.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional.
  • Gyroscope
  • eCompass/Magnetometer
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS (via WWAN Card only)
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Adaptive Thermal Performance (via Gyroscope/Accelerometer)
  • Dell ExpressSign-In 1.0 (via Proximity Sensor)
  • Dell ExpressSign-in 2.0 (via Intel Camera Sensing Technology)
  • Wake/Power on with lid open
Security
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, TCG Certified
  • Optional Windows Hello Compliant Fingerprint Reader in the power button
  • Optional Security Hardware Authentication Bundles
    • 1: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button) with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 2: Contacted Smart Card with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 3: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button) and Contacted Smart Card with Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 4: Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card NFC and Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
    • 5: Touch Fingerprint Reader (in Power Button), Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card NFC, and Control Vault 3.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
  • Optional Express Sign-in with Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) and Proximity Sensor
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Dell BIOS Verification
  • Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response
  • Dell Encryption Enterprise
  • Dell Encryption Personal
  • Carbonite
  • VMware Workspace ONE
  • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
  • Netskope
  • Dell Supply Chain Defense
  • Chassis Intrusion Detection
  • Battery Removal Detection
  • Security lock slot
  • Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) with Proximity Sensor (~1 meter / 3-foot range)
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS-140-2 Certified / TCG Certified (April 2019)
  • Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button
  • Optional Contacted Smart Card and Control Vault 3
  • Optional NFC
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
    • Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
    • Dell Data Guardian
    • Dell Encryption Enterprise
    • Dell Encryption Personal
    • Dell Threat Defense
    • MozyPro® or MozyEnterprise®
    • RSA NetWitness® Endpoint
    • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
    • VMware Workspace ONE
    • RSA SecurID Access
Warranty1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1-Year Basic Onsite Service

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5521Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
3.95 lb
1.79 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-11850H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,583
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,205
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5521 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6
Released in Mid
2022
16:10 QHD+
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.6 lb
1.18 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1250U
10C/12T, 0.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,318
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,435
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, → 950 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Ports
Optional
5G or LTE
Supports
Wi-Fi 6E
Supports
Facial Recognition
Supports
ExpressSign-in
Detect your present
Built-in
Fingerprint Reader
Power Button
Dual
Thunderbolt 4
Ports

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