The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers powerful performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with a strong graphics card and high-end processor; it also has a high refresh rate display beneficial for gaming. However, the Dell Latitude 5430 is more portable, more affordable, and offers better battery life, making it suitable for general use and business applications, but it has a less powerful processor and graphics, which limits performance for demanding software or gaming. Choose the ASUS for demanding performance needs, or the Dell for cost efficiency and greater mobility for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, provides a superior experience for gaming and 3D applications, as these features offer smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 features an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics solution and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks due to lower graphical performance and less fluid motion.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.5/10
7.5/10
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 Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a high-powered AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, ample 16GB RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which makes it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require intense processing and graphics capabilities, in addition to its high-quality screen. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, while more portable, has a less powerful Intel i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, and its screen quality, though good, may not meet the demands of engineering-intensive tasks as effectively as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a high-resolution display with vivid colors and good brightness levels, making it ideal for watching videos and browsing the web. Engineers and designers will value the wide color gamuts offered by the ASUS, ensuring that their work is seen with accurate colors and shades. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the ASUS might result in less smooth graphics, whereas gamers usually prefer higher refresh rates for a more fluid visual experience.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,637
$790
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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 Zephyrus G15 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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