The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option with decent performance for everyday tasks, featuring a lightweight design that makes it highly portable. It's equipped with enough power for general use and has a full HD screen, but its capabilities for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning are limited. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is more expensive but offers better performance for engineering and heavier workloads, with a more powerful processor and double the memory and storage of the ASUS. It has a larger screen with a higher resolution, suitable for productivity and multimedia, and it boasts a longer battery life. Despite being heavier, its increased power and features could justify the extra weight and cost if you need a machine that can handle demanding programs and multitasking more efficiently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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
6.2/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 appeals more for general use with its superior CPU and larger RAM, enhancing multitasking and performance, while also offering a higher quality screen for better viewing experience, albeit at a greater weight and size impacting portability compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which offers moderate performance with its less powerful CPU and smaller RAM, however, delivers higher portability due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions, but with a trade-off in shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has lower performance for engineering and design due to its less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a basic integrated AMD Radeon GPU, which are not as capable in handling intensive tasks compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625's more robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and its stronger integrated Vega 8 graphics. Moreover, the Inspiron offers a higher screen resolution and a better contrast ratio for sharp and clear visuals, which are crucial for design accuracy, whereas the Vivobook's display, while adequate for general use, isn't as refined for professional design work.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the screens on both the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 provide adequate resolution and brightness, but they might not use the most premium panel technology, leading to a classification as fair. Engineering and design professionals require precise color representation, which relies on a wide color gamut; these laptops only meet the basic requirements, thus receiving a fair designation. When it comes to 3D work and gaming, high refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion, and while both laptops have suitable resolution and panel type, they lack the high refresh rates needed for optimal performance, resulting in a poor evaluation for this specific use case.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$450
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has an AMD Radeon 610M GPU which is less capable for gaming and 3D applications when compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 that includes a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU. Additionally, while both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the Dell has a slightly better screen resolution and quality, contributing to a fairer gaming and 3D experience.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to have 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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."
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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