Dell Latitude 5521 vs. Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5521 and Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5521 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.
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.
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.
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.
| Memory | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1.
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.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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| HDMI | Yes | No |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| nanoSIM card slot | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Smart Card Reader | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Total | 10 | 6 |
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.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes | No |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| USB-A | Yes | No |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 is better than Dell Latitude 5521.
2022 vs. 2021
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.
Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 weighed 2.6 pounds, 35% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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| Pound | 3.95 lbs. | 2.6 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.79 kg | 1.18 kg |
Prices
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 5521, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-11850H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch Latitude 9330 2-in-1 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2022. It comes with up to 10-core Intel Core i7-1250U with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, → 950 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1. In addition, the Dell Latitude 5521 weighs 3.95 lbs. about 51% heavier than the 2.6 lbs. Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89”, the Dell Latitude 5521 is much bulkier than the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 at 11.66” x 8.20” x 0.55”.
There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5521. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, a Smart Card Reader, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, and a lock slot. With that said, it has four ports and slots more than the Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 that has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB-C port, a nanoSIM card slot, a headphone jack, and a lock slot.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 5521 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Unlike Dell Latitude 5521, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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Availability | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | Announced on June 21, 2022. |
| Pricing |
| Starting at $2,119 - i5-1240U, 16GB, 256GB |
| Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
| Dimensions | 14.09” 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) |
| Weight | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) | Starting at 2.6 lbs. (1.18 kg) |
| Colors | - | CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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Right (7)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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| Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
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| Fans Number | - | 2 |
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
| Wi-Fi |
| 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 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
| Wireless WAN | - |
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| More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
| Size |
| 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 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5521 | Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 1-Year Basic Onsite Service |
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