For a balance between price and performance, consider your main activities. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more budget-friendly and extremely portable, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and on-the-go use. However, its hardware is modest, meaning it isn't designed for demanding tasks. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525, while generally pricier, offers a more powerful processor, better graphics, and a larger, higher-resolution screen, which makes it more suited to intensive tasks like video editing or light gaming. Keep in mind, the Dell is heavier and might not be as convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and half the RAM of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, leading to poorer performance in multitasking and resource-intensive tasks. While both have adequate portability and battery life for general use, the Dell Inspiron boasts a larger, higher-resolution and higher-quality IPS screen, a more capable Ryzen 5 processor, and significantly more storage, resulting in a more satisfying overall experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.3/10
6.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has limited power and memory for design software due to its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB RAM, coupled with a low-resolution TN screen which provides poor color accuracy and viewing angles for detailed engineering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
6.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
6.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's display offers a balance between clarity and color, making it easier on the eyes for tasks like browsing and document editing compared to the Vivobook Go's lower-quality display. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Dell Inspiron's screen can reproduce colors more accurately with its broader color gamuts, essential for precision in visual projects, while the Vivobook Go may not display certain hues as faithfully. With 3D applications where motion smoothness is key, neither laptop excels due to modest refresh rates, but the Dell's slightly better resolution and panel type offer a moderately improved visual experience over the Vivobook Go for such tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."
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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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