The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option that's lighter and has a smaller screen, making it more portable, but it has less storage capacity and lower performance due to its AMD Ryzen APU compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3511's Intel CPU and graphics. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 offers a larger screen, more storage, and better performance, making it more suitable for demanding tasks, but it's heavier and costs more. For basic tasks and portability, go for the ASUS, but if you need better performance for more intensive applications and don't mind the extra weight and cost, choose the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
230.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a less powerful GPU than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511, making the latter more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Dell model generally offers better screen quality, which is crucial for detail-oriented work, whilst the ASUS model ranks higher in portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, but at the expense of performance and screen real estate.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
6.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
230.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 offer fair screen quality because their panel types and resolutions are sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, despite potential limitations in brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, the screens are fair as they can display a decent range of colors, but professionals might find the color accuracy lacking compared to higher-end displays with broader color gamuts. In the realm of gaming and 3D, their screen quality falls short due to the lower refresh rates, which can't provide the smooth visual experience demanded by fast-paced games or detailed 3D rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$450
$580
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 costs $580.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3511 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU which isn't suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a more robust Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics chip which can handle such tasks to a fair degree. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the slightly better GPU in the Dell Inspiron makes it more suitable for these activities despite neither being ideal given their standard 60Hz refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 compare to other laptops
"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 15 3000 (3511) is a solid, if unremarkable, 15-inch budget laptop. It improves on many of the issues we had with the previous 3505 model, and with the inclusion of Windows 11, the 3511 is already a step above its competition. The lack of a USB-C port, the subpar speakers, and the dim display are drawbacks to factor in, but it's still one of the better 15-inch budget laptops on the market, especially when you consider it's under $400."
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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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