Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 depends on your needs and budget. If affordability is your primary concern, the Vivobook 15 offers a budget-friendly choice with adequate performance for basic tasks and general use. However, if you're looking for a laptop with better performance, particularly for more intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or engineering software, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 with its higher-end processor and graphics will serve you better, although at a higher cost. Keep in mind, the Dell also provides a larger screen size and higher screen resolution, which might enhance your work and entertainment experience. On the portability front, both laptops are relatively comparable, but the Dell does have a slightly larger screen with a minimal difference in weight. Battery life will generally be longer on more premium models like the Dell, which can be a significant advantage if you're often on the move. 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 5630.
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
6.5/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a basic Intel i3 processor with 8GB of RAM, suitable for light tasks, but its dimmer screen and smaller battery limit prolonged use away from power sources, making it fair for general use. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 boasts a powerful Intel i7 processor with 16GB of RAM for more demanding applications, a brighter and higher quality screen for better viewing experiences, and a larger battery, enhancing its portability and earning it a very good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers fair gaming and 3D capabilities with an entry-level GPU suited for less demanding games and a standard screen refresh rate, but with a less powerful CPU compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, which despite sharing the same modest refresh rate, boasts a better GPU and a higher-tier CPU, enhancing overall performance and multitasking in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic Intel i3 processor, a standard display with lower brightness, and less color coverage which might not be ideal for detailed visual work. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, a slightly better display including higher brightness and broader color coverage, making it more adept for demanding engineering applications and design accuracy.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
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 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
7.9/10
5.8/10
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 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
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with its fair screen attributes, is adequate for everyday tasks, but the colors and clarity may not meet the precision required for engineering and design work, where accurate color representation and sharp detail are crucial. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a higher-quality display beneficial for professionals who value more precise color accuracy and image clarity for tasks like CAD and graphic design. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D applications since they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Cost
$530
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
"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."
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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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