The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its superior processing power, double the RAM for handling larger projects, and a higher quality Intel Iris Xe graphics over the ASUS Vivobook 15X's AMD Vega 7. While both have similar high-definition IPS displays, the Dell offers a smoother visual experience with a higher refresh rate and screen contrast, further justifying its edge for design work.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Vivobook and Inspiron both offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks like web browsing but lack the vibrancy and sharpness desired by enthusiasts. When it comes to engineering and design work, both models provide acceptable clarity for detailed work but their limited color gamut coverage means they won't deliver the full spectrum of precise colors professionals need. The gaming and 3D performance on these displays is hampered by their lower refresh rates which can't smoothly render fast-moving visuals, and while the resolution and panel quality are adequate, they don't present the immersive experience that serious gamers often seek.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$722
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 costs $722.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is equipped with less RAM and a dimmer screen, which might affect multitasking and visual tasks, making it fair for general use, whereas the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has more RAM, a higher screen contrast ratio, and superior heat management, contributing to its good standing for general use. Both laptops have similar portability and battery life, but the higher CPU and graphics performance of the Inspiron also favors general productivity and multitasking.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are fair options for gaming and 3D tasks due to certain compromises in their configurations. The Vivobook 15X has an AMD Ryzen GPU which is capable but not top-tier for gaming and a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen that may affect smooth gameplay, while the Inspiron 15 3530 has a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz for a more fluid visual experience and an Intel Iris Xe GPU which offers decent performance but might not handle intensive games at high settings.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3530 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good portability.
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"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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