When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, consider your primary uses. The Vivobook is more affordable and lighter which may suit general use and portability needs. However, it has less storage, lower processing power and RAM, which could limit performance for more intensive tasks. In contrast, the Inspiron, while more expensive, offers superior performance with more storage and better specs, which can handle engineering, 3D work, and machine learning more effectively. It also has a larger, higher resolution screen that's touch-enabled, potentially better for multimedia tasks, but at the expense of a slight increase in weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5625.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with its lower-tier Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and smaller storage, falls short in terms of power and capacity compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which boasts a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a larger storage capacity; moreover, the Dell offers a higher resolution touchscreen display, better battery life, and quality speakers which enhance the overall user experience for general usage.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15's fair suitability for engineering and design use stems from having a basic Intel i3 CPU, integrated Intel UHD graphics, and an adequate screen, which are sufficient for light tasks but may struggle with heavy software commonly used in those fields.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5625 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both offer displays that are adequate for everyday tasks due to their satisfactory resolution and brightness, which are crucial factors for clear and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. However, the displays might not be ideal for professionals in engineering and design as they may lack wide color gamuts that ensure accurate color reproduction for precise visual work. Furthermore, for gaming and 3D applications where a smooth visual experience is key, the lower refresh rates of these laptops wouldn't be as preferred as higher-refresh-rate screens that reduce motion blur and provide a more fluid experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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.
Cost
$530
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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