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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is a priority, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 would be a wise choice. However, it has modest performance suitable for basic tasks and a smaller screen that may not be ideal for multitasking or multimedia consumption. Its portability is a plus, due to its light weight and compact size. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for more intensive work, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, despite being more expensive, offers significantly better performance, a larger and higher-resolution screen for comfortable viewing, and improved graphics capabilities, making it suitable for tasks like photo editing, programming, and casual gaming. The Dell also typically offers a longer battery life to support its increased power, but it's heavier, which can affect its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suited for general use due to its lower-end Intel Celeron CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and a basic TN screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, which limits performance and viewing experience; conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620's more capable Intel i5 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a higher-quality IPS display mark it as a better option for more demanding tasks and a more enjoyable viewing experience. While the Vivobook boasts excellent portability and battery life, the Inspiron, despite being heavier with somewhat shorter battery life, offers a substantial increase in performance and screen quality, making it more suited for a wider range of activities including some that require more processing power.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 falls short in gaming and 3D performance largely due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, designed for entry-level visual tasks, and the standard 60Hz screen refresh rate that can't provide the smooth visuals demanded by modern games. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications because it features a more powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics chip able to handle more complex graphics, and also has a 60Hz screen which, while not extraordinary for gaming, supports the GPU adequately for a better overall experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3
7.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has an Intel Celeron CPU and UHD Graphics 600, making it insufficient for engineering tasks that demand high processing and graphical power, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with a more robust Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe Graphics, providing suitable performance and screen quality for engineering and design work. Additionally, the Dell has a larger, higher-resolution IPS screen, which is essential for detailed engineering visuals, though the ASUS is lighter and potentially more portable.
Content Creation
5.7
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good 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
6.2
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's screen may not deliver the sharpness and clarity you'd expect because of its lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, its limited color range means it won't display colors as accurately as needed for precise work. While for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, detracting from the overall experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good 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
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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