When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus, the ASUS offers a lower cost option with adequate performance for general use, featuring a larger screen and a decent battery life, but has less storage and memory compared to the Dell. The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive but provides superior performance, particularly for engineering and intensive tasks with a higher-quality display, more storage, and significantly more memory. It also has a longer battery life and advanced features like a touch screen and facial recognition, all in a more portable package, making it well-suited for on-the-go professionals. The choice depends on your budget and whether you prioritize cost savings or high-end performance with premium features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior performance for general use due to its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, and premium OLED screen with higher resolution and quality compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14. It also boasts better portability with lighter weight and longer battery life, although this comes at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outshines the ASUS Vivobook 14 in engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful processor, greater memory capacity, and significantly superior OLED display which offers a higher resolution, contrast ratio, and color accuracy, factors critical to detailed design work. While both machines feature capable integrated graphics suited for moderate design tasks, the more robust specifications of the Dell XPS 13 Plus provide smoother performance for intensive engineering software, but it comes at a higher price point and with potentially less portability due to its premium build quality.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The VivoBook 14's screen may suffice for spreadsheets and web browsing but its limited color range and lower brightness could make fine details harder to see, which isn't ideal for intricate engineering tasks or enjoying vibrant visuals in games. The XPS 13 Plus stands out with its high brightness and resolution that ensure crisp text and images for day-to-day tasks and precise color accuracy that's crucial for professional design work, but its standard refresh rate falls short for the smooth visuals gamers and 3D designers seek. Gamers and 3D users often prioritize screens with faster refresh rates to achieve fluid motion and reduce visual lag, an area where both these models don't excel.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better gaming and 3D experiences than the ASUS Vivobook 14 due to its higher-end CPU and superior screen quality, including resolution and colorspace coverage. While both laptops have integrated graphics and the same refresh rate, which limits their gaming potential, the XPS 13 Plus's overall hardware and display characteristics provide a more robust platform for such tasks.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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