The ASUS Vivobook 15 is significantly less expensive than the Dell XPS 13 and comes with a numeric keypad, making it suitable for budget-conscious buyers who need basic functionality and a larger screen at 15.6 inches. However, it has less storage, lower performance components, and a shorter battery life compared to the Dell XPS 13. The Dell XPS 13 has higher-end components including a more powerful processor and graphics, double the RAM, and four times the storage. It also offers a higher resolution in a smaller 13.4-inch display, making it more portable with a significantly longer battery life; it's ideal for users who need higher performance for demanding tasks and prefer a more compact device. Both run Windows 11 Home and lack a touchscreen, but the XPS 13 has a higher quality build, better keyboard, and offers features like facial recognition. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
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
6.5/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and higher screen quality, offering better performance and visuals. Additionally, the XPS 13's superior portability and longer battery life make it a more convenient option, despite likely being more expensive than the Vivobook.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is considered fair for engineering and design due to its modest processor, average RAM and basic integrated graphics, coupled with adequate screen resolution and quality but without high color accuracy. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 is rated better for these tasks because it has a powerful processor, higher RAM, superior integrated graphics, and a high-quality screen with better resolution and greater color accuracy, providing an edge for more demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 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
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 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 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suited to everyday tasks, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate make it less optimal for specialized activities such as engineering and high-speed gaming. Dell's XPS 13, with its superior resolution and color accuracy, provides a more vivid and precise display for engineering and design professionals, though its lower refresh rate still falls short for the smooth visuals required in 3D gaming. Thus, while the XPS 13 excels in providing clarity and color for creative and professional applications, neither laptop is ideally equipped for the demands of high refresh rate gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $1,399.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited due to its basic Intel UHD integrated graphics and typical screen refresh rate, while the Dell XPS 13 offers a somewhat better experience with higher-end Intel Iris Xe graphics and a screen that boasts a higher pixel density for improved quality, despite both having the same refresh rate.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Dell XPS 13 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."
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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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