The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its high-end CPU and GPU, and it's also suitable for intensive gaming with a high refresh rate touch screen. However, it comes at a premium price and has average battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 is more affordable and offers longer battery life with a quality keyboard but has less powerful CPU and GPU, making it less suitable for performance-intensive tasks. It's more appropriate for general use and business tasks while being slightly heavier and less potent for gaming or heavy graphical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 exceeds the Dell Latitude 5430 in aspects such as RAM, battery life, and screen quality, which benefits general use by allowing smoother multitasking, longer unplugged usage, and a more vibrant display. It's also more portable and has better performance due to a superior CPU and dedicated graphics, which, while making it suitable for gaming, also enhance general computing tasks, although it may come with a higher price tag.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, ample RAM and storage, complemented by a high-quality 16:10 touchscreen display, all packaged in a highly portable 2-in-1 convertible form.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
8.4/10
6.1/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior visuals with a higher resolution and brighter display, providing crisper images and more comfortable viewing. For engineering and design tasks, its coverage of wider color gamuts ensures that it can display a broader range of colors precisely, which is essential for detailed and color-accurate work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness, the ASUS falls short, whereas specifications like resolution and panel type, though relevant, aren't as strong a determinant of quality in this context.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$790
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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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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