The ASUS Vivobook 15X has slightly lower performance for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 5430. It's also less portable, but the tradeoff is that it costs less. In contrast, the Latitude 5430 is more suitable for intensive tasks, has longer battery life and a higher portability score, which could make it more appealing if mobility and battery are priorities. Both have similar RAM and storage, but the Latitude 5430 has a higher build quality and better heat management, which might be important for rigorous work environments or if you intend to keep your laptop for a long time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5430.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Good for software development
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and Dell Latitude 5430 offer adequate resolution and brightness but may not have the most vibrant panels, leading to just fair screen quality. In engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy means the fair quality of these screens could lack the wide color gamuts required for precise work in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the absence of high refresh rates alongside moderate resolution and panel quality results in a poor experience due to less fluid motion and less sharp images.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$790
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers more storage and a slightly larger screen, which may be advantageous for handling multiple applications and enjoying media content, but it is heavier than the Dell Latitude 5430, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 provides longer battery life and a better build quality which is beneficial for all-day use away from power outlets; however, it has less storage capacity and its keyboard is rated slightly lower than the ASUS's.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Dell Latitude 5430 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they contain integrated GPUs that are suitable for moderate gaming and 3D applications but lack the power of dedicated gaming graphics cards. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are adequate for casual gaming but not for high-refresh-rate competitive gaming, and their CPUs and screen quality, while decent for general use, may not offer the high performance desired for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Dell Latitude 5430 are both rated fair for engineering and design use due to their sufficient but not outstanding CPU and GPU capabilities, which are crucial for such tasks. The ASUS offers a larger screen and better RAM storage while the Dell provides longer battery life and higher portability, yet both have good screen quality, with the Dell edging out slightly in pixel density, and both have fair speaker quality and heat management, with ASUS having slightly better operating noise performance.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5430 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 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
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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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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