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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is more expensive but offers significantly better performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, benefiting from a higher-quality GPU and CPU. It's also very portable, with a high portability score thanks to its light weight and compact size. However, its battery life is shorter than the Dell Latitude 5431. The Dell, while less expensive, provides good battery life and sufficient performance for general use and engineering tasks with a quality build. It is also quite portable but heavier than the ASUS. Neither laptop features a number pad, but both have backlit keyboards and multiple USB-C ports. If top performance for graphics-intensive tasks and gaming is a priority and budget is less of a concern, the ASUS is a better fit; if you're looking for value and longevity on battery for general productivity, consider the Dell. 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 portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use due to its powerful Ryzen CPU, higher screen resolution, and better graphics capability with a vibrant display, though it's slightly less portable and has shorter battery life than the Dell Latitude 5431, which offers solid performance with an Intel CPU and sufficient RAM, excels in portability with longer battery life, and is quite sturdy, but has a lower resolution display and less impressive graphics.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are vital for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Dell Latitude 5431 has a modest Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, therefore it's less suited for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5431 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, GPU, and higher-resolution touchscreen, providing formidable computing power and a more detailed visual canvas. However, the Dell has ample RAM for general engineering tasks and a professional-grade CPU, making it a reliable choice while offering better battery life and portability, but with less graphical prowess and a standard display resolution.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 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
8.4
6.1
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a higher-resolution display and brighter panel, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals when browsing the web or working with documents. Engineers and designers will appreciate the ASUS' wide color gamuts, rendering more accurate and vivid colors which are crucial for their work. However, gamers looking for smoother visuals in fast-paced games may find the ASUS' lower refresh rate less appealing compared to laptops specifically catered to gaming, despite its adequate resolution and panel technology.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$950
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"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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