The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is more expensive but offers higher performance with better storage, RAM, and screen resolution, which is beneficial for intensive engineering tasks or creative works that demand high-quality displays. The OLED panel and better color coverage ensure vibrant visuals. It’s also more portable and lightweight, making it a good choice for frequent travelers. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431 is less expensive, slightly less portable due to its weight, and has lower performance in terms of storage and memory, making it more suitable for less demanding tasks or general business use. Both offer similar battery life, but the Zenbook's higher portability and performance make it a compelling choice if your budget permits and if you need the extra capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
The Dell Latitude 5431 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers excellent visual experience with a high-quality OLED screen, ample RAM for multitasking, and a premium processor that ensures smooth operation, all while being lighter and thinner, making it a top choice for portability and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, powerful CPU, and substantial RAM, enhancing visual clarity and computational performance. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5431 offers respectable performance with a capable CPU and adequate RAM, but its lower-resolution IPS screen may not be as vibrant; however, it compensates with a more generous array of ports including Ethernet, and potentially better heat management due to its different build which could make it more comfortable for long periods of use.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5431 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
8.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is good.
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
8.1/10
6.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and exceptional brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its standard refresh rate limits the smoothness for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431 provides adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks and sufficient color accuracy for casual engineering and design work, but it too falls short for gaming and 3D uses due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 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
Best in Class
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 typically has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance. While the Dell Latitude 5431 may offer adequate performance with a decent CPU and screen quality, it falls short for gaming and 3D tasks when compared to the ASUS due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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.
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