The ASUS Vivobook 15X comes at a lower price with an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega graphics, suited for general use and casual gaming. Its larger 15.6-inch screen provides a spacious view but reduces portability due to a heavier build. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive with a powerful Intel i7 processor, Iris Xe graphics, and significantly higher RAM, making it better for intensive engineering work and multitasking. Its 13.4-inch OLED touchscreen display offers superior color accuracy and sharpness, beneficial for creative professionals. The Dell also boasts a sleeker design and longer battery life, offering better portability at the cost of a smaller screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very 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
7.1/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers larger RAM and a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, contributing to better performance and superior screen quality suited for a variety of tasks, additionally being lighter and more compact which enhances portability and comes with longer battery life. In contrast, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has ample storage and a decent processor, its lower RAM, standard resolution IPS screen, and heavier build decrease performance, screen quality, and portability, though it still maintains respectable battery life and a good keyboard.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is equipped with a mid-range Ryzen CPU and 8GB of RAM suitable for basic to moderate engineering tasks, whereas the Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a high-end Intel CPU and 32GB of RAM, making it more capable for demanding engineering and design workloads. Additionally, the Vivobook includes a satisfactory integrated GPU and screen for casual design tasks, but the XPS 13 Plus's superior integrated graphics and high-quality display make it better suited for intensive visual engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's screen, while adequate for everyday tasks, might not be sharp or bright enough to stand out for general use, and its limited color range would make it less suitable for engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution and bright display which elevates the visual experience for general use and provides the wide color gamut needed by professionals in engineering and design for precise color work. However, both laptops have screens with standard refresh rates, which would be a drawback for 3D applications and gaming that benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is less suitable for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz IPS screen, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher-resolution OLED screen, though both have the same refresh rate. Even though the CPU and screen quality also impact performance, it’s the GPU and screen refresh rate that contribute most significantly to their gaming capabilities, with the Dell XPS leading in overall performance for these tasks.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
"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."
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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