If your priority is saving money and you don't mind slightly lesser performance, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is a solid pick. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like video editing or software development and are willing to spend more, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 might be a better fit. Consider the Dell if you also value a larger screen which could be better for multitasking. The ASUS trades off some power and screen size for cost savings. Keep in mind that a larger laptop, like the Dell, may be heavier and less portable than the smaller ASUS. Also, battery life often gets shorter as performance increases, so the ASUS may last longer on a charge compared to the more powerful Dell, which is important if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.1/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 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 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers moderate general use with its average CPU and RAM, acceptable screen quality, and decent battery life but is more portable than the Dell. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use with a higher-end CPU, double the RAM, a superior-quality screen with better brightness and color range, a larger battery, and exceptional heat management, which compensate for its slightly lower portability.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both rated fair for gaming and 3D due to their modest GPU capabilities and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates. The Inspiron has a slightly higher screen quality, but both lack the high-end GPUs and faster refresh rates often preferred for the best gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers moderate capabilities for engineering and design tasks, with hardware like AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega graphics that may be less suited for highly demanding software; in contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is built with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, along with double the RAM and storage, which translates to better performance for such specialized applications. While the ASUS is lighter and has decent screen quality, the Dell offers a slightly larger and brighter display with better color accuracy, but comes with a slight increase in weight and size, affecting portability.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.1/10
5.6/10
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 15X is good.
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
7.9/10
5.6/10
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 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where clarity, color, and visibility are key, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's higher resolution and brightness offer crisper images and more comfortable viewing than the ASUS Vivobook 15X. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is critical, and the Dell's superior coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it more suitable for those tasks than the ASUS. However, for 3D and gaming, while the ASUS's lower refresh rate takes away from an immersive experience, the Dell also has limitations in refresh rate, making neither ideal for high-end gaming or 3D applications.
Cost
$525
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
"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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