When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Dell Latitude 5430, consider that the Vivobook offers a larger screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to a more powerful processor and graphics card, and a backlit keyboard, but has shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. The Latitude 5430 is lighter with longer battery life, making it more portable, and it features a higher build quality and better heat management, but it has less storage, a smaller screen, and is less suited for performance-intensive tasks due to a less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which delivers significantly better gaming and 3D performance than the Dell Latitude 5430's Intel Iris Xe GPU. Additionally, higher screen refresh rates are available on the Vivobook 16X, making it more suitable for fast-paced gaming compared to the Latitude 5430.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and superior screen quality, which collectively enhance performance for intensive tasks and visual clarity. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, with its less robust CPU, integrated graphics, lower RAM, and more basic screen quality, offers lighter weight and longer battery life, which may benefit users prioritizing portability and battery duration over raw computing power and display fidelity.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you often use your laptop for general tasks like browsing the web or working with documents, the ASUS Vivobook 16X's higher resolution and brighter display will provide a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience. For engineering and design, where color precision is critical, the Vivobook 16X's wider color gamut support ensures that colors are more accurately represented, a significant advantage over the Dell Latitude 5430. However, if you're into gaming or working with 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but the ASUS would still hold a slight edge with its superior resolution and panel type.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$790
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a more powerful CPU and graphics card, double the RAM and screen resolution, and a larger, higher-quality IPS display, which enhances performance for general use, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5430. On the other hand, the Dell offers better portability with a lighter weight and longer battery life, but has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a smaller screen, which may limit performance for certain tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.4/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Latitude 5430 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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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"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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