If you prioritize a larger, slightly sharper screen and more storage, along with better performance for more demanding tasks, consider the Dell Inspiron 16 5630. With a more powerful processor and double the RAM and storage, it's suitable for heavier multitasking and more resource-intensive applications. It also offers a higher battery capacity, which should translate to longer usage times, although actual battery life can vary based on workload. However, it is heavier, making it less portable than the Asus Vivobook 14, which is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around. The Asus has a smaller screen and less power, but it is also less expensive and could be a better choice for general use and routine tasks. Both laptops come with integrated graphics, so neither is particularly designed for high-end gaming or graphics-intensive tasks. The Dell operates Windows 11 Pro, which offers additional features over the Windows 11 Home of the Asus, potentially appealing to business users or power users that need those features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 delivers a very good general use experience with a stronger CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-resolution screen with better brightness and color space coverage compared to the fair-rated ASUS Vivobook 14. Additionally, the Dell has greater storage capacity and superior battery life, although it is somewhat heavier and less portable when compared to the more lightweight ASUS, which may appeal to those who prioritize ease of carrying their laptop around.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are fair for gaming and 3D because of their shared integrated graphics, which perform adequately but not exceptionally for demanding tasks. While the Vivobook has a smaller, less vibrant display which impacts screen quality, the Inspiron offers a larger, sharper display with better color accuracy, making it slightly better suited for graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is considered good for engineering and design use because it offers a higher-performing CPU, more RAM, a larger screen with better resolution and color coverage which is beneficial for detailed work. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is deemed fair due to its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and smaller, less vibrant display, though it's lighter and more portable.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's higher resolution and brighter display offer clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the ASUS Vivobook, making it more pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, the Dell's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is crucial for tasks that require precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, although the Vivobook is further limited by its lower resolution and less suitable panel type which can affect image clarity and overall visual quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 Vivobook 14 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook 14
Dell Inspiron 16 5630
GENERAL
Price
Price
$421
$849
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67''
Weight
Weight
3.09 lbs
4.28 lbs
Width
Width
12.79"
14.05"
Depth
Depth
8.42"
9.91"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1235U
Intel i7-1360P
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
1
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
Iris Xe
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
42 Wh
54 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
250 nits
300 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
157.35 PPI
141.51 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
50 %
70 %
sRGB
sRGB
67 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
50 %
72 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7/10
7/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.5/10
7.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
10/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
49.2°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
54°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
35.4°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/10
7/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
8/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
Yes
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
3
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
2
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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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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