If your priority is portability and better battery life, the Dell Latitude 5430 is the lighter option with a more compact screen and longer battery life. It also offers a higher build quality and more robust performance suitable for both general use and more demanding engineering applications due to a better processor. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is less expensive and comes with a larger screen, which might be preferred for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate, although it has lower battery life and is heavier, making it less convenient for carrying around. Both laptops come with similar storage and RAM, ensuring decent performance for everyday activities. If you tend to work on the go, the Dell's advantages would serve you well, but if budget and a larger screen are your concerns, the ASUS is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5430.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Latitude 5430 both have displays that deliver adequate sharpness, brightness, and color for day-to-day tasks like browsing and document editing, but they might not be vibrant or sharp enough for detailed graphic design work. These laptops' panels cover a basic range of colors which is sufficient for non-professional design work but falls short for professional engineering and design applications that require a wider color spectrum for precision. While suitable for casual gaming, their standard refresh rate limits the smoothness that avid gamers seek in fast-paced games, where higher refresh rates provide a more fluid visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 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
$790
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a larger screen and higher brightness, which can be better for viewing comfort but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Dell Latitude 5430, which has a more powerful CPU and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life but a smaller screen and slightly lower brightness.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Dell Latitude 5430 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both have integrated graphics, the Intel i3-1220P UHD Graphics and Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe respectively, which can manage basic gaming and 3D applications but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Furthermore, both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is standard for most tasks but lower than the higher refresh rates sought by serious gamers for smoother visuals during fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Latitude 5430 are both considered fair for engineering and design tasks because they have adequate CPUs and RAM for moderate workloads, but their integrated GPUs might struggle with more demanding design applications. The Vivobook's larger screen can be helpful for detailed work, but the Latitude's superior portability and slightly better build quality make it a more versatile option for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5430 to be 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
"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."
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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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