If you need a larger screen and better performance for gaming or 3D tasks, the ASUS Vivobook 16X with its dedicated graphics card is a suitable choice, although its battery life is shorter. However, if portability and battery life are your priorities, and you typically use the laptop for business or general tasks, the Dell Latitude 5431 is lighter and can last longer on a single charge, but it has a smaller screen and less graphical power for intensive tasks. Both laptops are similarly priced, so your decision will hinge on whether performance or portability is more important for your use case. 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 5431
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 5431 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out for engineering and design with its superior CPU, dedicated NVIDIA GPU, and a larger, higher quality screen, which are very important for performance and visual clarity in demanding applications, whereas the Dell Latitude 5431, although lighter and with better portability, has a less powerful integrated GPU and a smaller screen, making it less capable for intensive engineering and design tasks.
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
241.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a vibrant and precise display, which is essential for tasks like photo editing or CAD work where color accuracy is crucial, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for 3D applications and games where smooth motion is key. The Dell Latitude 5431, while having a decent display for day-to-day tasks and enough color fidelity for some design work, isn't as strong in color reproduction, which may not satisfy professionals needing the most accurate colors. Both laptops, however, lack the high refresh rates desired for gaming, leading to less fluid motion in fast-paced environments.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Cost
$1,200
$950
$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 5431 costs $950.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is valued for general use due to its robust CPU and superior screen quality with a high refresh rate and wide color coverage, which makes for an engaging user experience, although its heavier weight and lower battery life than the Dell Latitude 5431 could limit its portability. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5431 offers adequate performance for general use with solid heat management and excellent battery life, making it highly portable for users who require computing on the go, even if its screen lags behind the ASUS in terms of color representation and refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
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 16X 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
7.4/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Latitude 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 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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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
"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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