Dell Latitude 13.3" i7-8665U, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

The compact score is the star here: 94th percentile, one of the most portable 2-in-1s in our database. The i7-8665U at the 82nd percentile for CPU is solid for business work. But the 9th percentile user sentiment is a massive red flag, with multiple owners reporting dead batteries and broken touchscreens. At $330 USD it's a gamble, not a guarantee.

The i7-8665U is a 4-core, 8-thread chip running at 1.9GHz base. It lands at the 82nd percentile for CPU in our database, which means it's well above average for this category. For everyday business tasks, spreadsheets, browser tabs, and video calls, this processor still holds up fine. The 16GB of DDR4 helps, though it sits at the 37th percentile for RAM, which is about average for this class. The 512GB SSD is also middle of the pack at the 37th percentile.

The integrated Intel UHD 620 graphics are a weak spot at the 36th percentile. Don't expect anything beyond basic display output and light media playback. The gaming score of 5.5/100 confirms this is not a machine for anything resembling modern titles. The 13.3" 1080p display lands at the 21st percentile for screen, which is disappointing. It's FHD and touch-enabled, but the panel quality is clearly not a priority here.

Against the Apple MacBook Pro MWP72LL/A, this Dell gets absolutely crushed on screen quality, GPU performance, and reliability. The MacBook is in a different league entirely, though it costs several times more. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and HP OmniBook X Flip both offer modern ARM or Intel chips with dramatically better displays and build quality, but again, you're paying a premium. The ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA and Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro are similarly far ahead on screen and GPU. Where the Dell wins is raw price-to-spec ratio. No competitor in our database offers an i7 with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage anywhere near $330 USD. You're trading reliability and display quality for that price.

At $330 USD, the price is the main argument for this machine. You're getting an i7, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a touchscreen convertible for less than most Chromebooks. That's genuinely compelling on paper. But the value proposition collapses if you get a unit with a dead battery or a touchscreen that doesn't respond. The 33rd percentile reliability score means you're rolling dice. If you get a good one, it's a steal. If you don't, you're dealing with returns and frustration. For a refurb at this price, that's the trade-off.

The headline number here is the compact score: 94th percentile. At 1.31kg with a 13.3" chassis, this thing is genuinely one of the most portable 2-in-1s in our database. The i7-8665U sits at the 82nd percentile for CPU, which is respectable for an 8th Gen chip, and you get 16GB of DDR4 plus a 512GB SSD. On paper, that's a solid business convertible for $330 USD.

But the user sentiment score is a 9th percentile. That's not a typo. Owners report dead batteries, touchscreens that don't respond, and backlit keyboards that never showed up. The 3.4/5 rating across 34 reviews tells the story of a refurb gamble. Some units arrive flawless, some arrive as expensive paperweights.

Skip this if you need a machine that works perfectly on day one. The 33rd percentile reliability score and 9th percentile user sentiment are not numbers you want to bet your workday on. If you can't afford downtime for returns or repairs, or if you need a decent screen for creative work, this isn't your laptop. The 21st percentile display and 36th percentile GPU also rule out anyone wanting to do photo editing, video work, or any kind of gaming. This is a budget business gamble, not a dependable daily driver.

The data paints a clear picture: this is a high-risk, high-reward refurb. The 94th percentile compact score and 82nd percentile CPU are genuinely impressive for the price. But the 9th percentile user sentiment and 33rd percentile reliability mean you're gambling on quality control. If you need a cheap, portable business machine and you're willing to deal with potential returns, it's worth a shot. If you need something that just works on day one, look elsewhere.