If you prioritize gaming, 3D rendering, or other visually intensive tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its powerful graphics card, would serve you well, but it is heavier and more expensive. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431, while more affordable and lighter for better portability, has less storage capacity and a less powerful integrated graphics setup, making it suitable for general use or less demanding engineering applications where high-end graphics performance is not crucial. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5431 utilizes an Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 stands out for engineering and design because of its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which together offer superior performance for demanding applications, along with a high refresh rate screen that benefits design work. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 5431 provides a balance of performance with its Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, while excelling in portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, making it suitable for engineering tasks that are less graphically intensive.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 offers a vibrant display with adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general computing and engineering tasks which require color accuracy, but its lower refresh rate could detract from the smooth visuals desired in gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5431 provides a screen that's fine for everyday activities and professional work, though it may not cover the wide color gamuts needed for high-end design precision. For gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate and moderate screen specifications might not deliver the most immersive or fluid experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5431 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, making it excellent for general use and even gaming, with ample storage, a bright screen, and good battery life, but it is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5431, with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, is lighter and more portable, suitable for general tasks, and has a professional look, yet it offers less storage and a display with lower color coverage, which may not be as vibrant.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 or the Dell Latitude 5431
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
100,695
Recommendations made
21,818
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.