The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a larger screen size, more storage space, and a better battery life but tends to be slightly bulkier and heavier, which might make it less ideal for portability compared to the Dell Latitude 5431. The Dell boasts a longer battery life, a lighter weight for better mobility, and professional features like a premium business laptop appearance and additional security like a fingerprint reader. If your work involves intensive tasks like engineering software and 3D rendering, ASUS Vivobook's hardware might give you an edge. For general use and if you frequently travel, the Dell Latitude's lighter design and longer battery life could serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 offer displays that are adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing due to their acceptable resolution and brightness, but they won't stand out for clarity or vibrancy. For engineering and design, their screens don't cover the wider color gamuts required for precision color work, meaning colors won't be as accurate or consistent as professionals might need. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the lack of high refresh rates makes for less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is especially noticeable in fast-paced scenarios.
Cost
$669
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a large screen with good color coverage and high resolution, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from a larger display, but its battery life is average. The Dell Latitude 5431, on the other hand, provides increased battery life and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, alongside having a backlit keyboard and multiple Thunderbolt ports that enhance connectivity, which suits users needing mobility and long usage away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
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 ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate display, which is suitable for light gaming and 3D tasks but may lack the graphical power needed for more demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for software development.
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 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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