ASUS Vivobook 15 vs Dell Latitude 5431

PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.

The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a less powerful Intel i3 processor, less RAM, and a basic integrated graphics unit, making it fair for engineering and design tasks where a strong CPU, more memory, and better graphics performance are crucial. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5431 comes with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, and a superior integrated Iris Xe graphics unit, which together with a higher contrast screen, enhance its ability to handle more demanding engineering software, justifying its good standing for such use.

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.

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.

The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Dell Latitude 5431 both have displays that are sufficient for everyday tasks because they offer reasonable resolution and brightness, making them clear and easy to read for browsing, office applications, and media consumption. However, for engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, their fair screen quality might not cover the wider color gamuts well, potentially affecting the precision needed for professional creative work. When it comes to 3D tasks and gaming, the importance of a high refresh rate becomes paramount for smooth visuals, and both models' lower refresh rates and moderate resolution and panel type could lead to less than optimal experiences in these scenarios.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

The ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Dell Latitude 5431 are both fair for gaming and 3D tasks because their integrated graphics are not as powerful as dedicated GPUs and both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is not ideal for high frame rate gaming. While the Vivobook comes with an i3 processor, which is less powerful for intensive tasks, the Latitude 5431 steps up with an i5 processor and better-integrated graphics, slightly improving its performance in those areas.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.