Dell Latitude 7330 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 7330 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4, two laptops from Dell and Lenovo. Dell Latitude 7330 was introduced to market in March 2022 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 was launched in February 2023. There is only 11 months difference between Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 7330 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 7330 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1235U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
306.5 x 199.95 x 16.96 mm (12.07 x 7.87 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 0.96 kg (2.12 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
354.6 x 255 x 19.9 mm (13.96 x 10.04 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 7330 over Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Weight	0.96 kg vs 2.20 kg	1.24 kg lighter
Max Brightness	445 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left, Bottom	Flexible cable positions

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 over Dell Latitude 7330

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.1% vs ~79.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5 mm vs 6.1 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 93.5%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.8 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.5 x 8.0 cm vs 10.0 x 6.1 cm	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $1600-2000

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and Dell Latitude 7330

Launch Dates	March 2022 vs February 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and Dell Latitude 7330

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Latitude 7330 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Latitude 7330 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.96 kg (2.12 lbs)	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Surface Area	613 cm2 (95 inches2)	904 cm2 (140.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.6%	~82.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 7330 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 External Dimensions

Weight

Latitude 7330 weighs 0.96 kg (2.12 lbs), whereas the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 weighs 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Latitude 7330 0.96 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 2.20 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Latitude 7330 17.00 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 19.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Latitude 7330 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 15 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Latitude 7330 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i7 1265U	Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	10	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1580	1730
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6333	11090
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1654	1816
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6618	14071

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Latitude 7330 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1235U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	96 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	2560
TMUs	40	80
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Latitude 7330 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 ' has a FLOPS value of 8.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Latitude 7330 and the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Latitude 7330	Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	41 Wh 58 Wh	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left, Bottom
Charge Power	65 / 90 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	2:25 hr
AC Adapter Weight	288 gramm

On the other hand, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Latitude 7330's 41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Latitude 7330 41 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 80 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Latitude 7330 and the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Latitude 7330 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 7330 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Latitude 7330 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Latitude 7330 is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Latitude 7330 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Latitude 7330 offers a higher maximum brightness of 445 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Latitude 7330 445 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell Latitude 7330 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 have USB-A ports. Latitude 7330 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 have USB Type-C ports. Latitude 7330 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 feature an HDMI port. Latitude 7330 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Latitude 7330 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Latitude 7330 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes