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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 17's larger screen and numeric keypad make it suitable for productivity tasks where a larger display and data entry are useful, and it comes in at a lower cost, but it's heavier, making it less portable. With more storage and higher performance, especially in engineering tasks, the Dell Inspiron 14 is better for intensive work like 3D modeling or machine learning and benefits from its touch screen and lighter build, yet it's more expensive. The Dell's superior battery life and build quality may justify the higher price if you need a laptop that's both powerful and easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435.
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 with double the RAM and a more capable processor, contributing to a "good" rating for general use compared to "fair" for the Vivobook. Additionally, the Dell offers better screen quality with a higher resolution and pixel density, along with increased portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, which enhances its overall user experience for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
7.0
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
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
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.1
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 have screens which are decent for everyday tasks due to their adequate resolution and brightness, but they lack the high color accuracy and wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB that professionals need for precise engineering and design work. For gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short because they do not offer high refresh rates that provide smoother motion, despite having resolutions and panel types that are moderately suitable for these activities. These limitations are important to consider if your work or entertainment rely heavily on high-quality visuals, color fidelity, and fluid motion.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$779
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated GPUs which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and standard screen refresh rates that are adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for high-frame-rate experiences. The ASUS has a larger screen which may enhance the visual gaming experience, but the Dell offers a higher resolution and a touchscreen, which could be advantageous for certain games and 3D applications.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 216 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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