The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option with lower storage and memory and a less powerful processor than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, which comes at a higher price but offers more storage, double the memory, and a high-performance processor. While the ASUS might suffice for general use and is lighter for better portability, the Dell is better suited for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, and also has a higher quality display. Both feature a similar battery life, but the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus' sharper display and overall superior performance justify its higher cost for power users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a mid-range CPU and comes with sufficient RAM and storage for basic tasks, its lower screen quality and relatively shorter battery life make it fair for general use. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus features a high-end CPU, double the RAM, and more storage, along with a superior screen and longer battery life, making it well-suited for a wider range of demanding tasks, thus it's rated good for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
5.9/10
7.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M GPU, falls short for engineering and design tasks that require significant processing and graphics power, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, equipped with a higher-tier Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, offers considerably better performance suitable for such demanding applications. Additionally, the Inspiron's higher resolution and color-accurate screen advantageously serves detailed design work over the Vivobook's more modest display capabilities.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
6.2/10
7.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus provides a brighter display and higher resolution, which makes for clearer and more vibrant viewing compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. When tackling engineering and design tasks, the Dell's ability to display a wider range of colors makes it better suited for those who need precision and accuracy in color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite the Dell's better resolution and panel type offering a moderately improved visual experience.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus costs $1,000.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
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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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