The Asus Vivobook Go 14, being less expensive, is suitable for general use and offers greater portability due to its smaller size, which is ideal for those frequently on the move. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, although pricier, will typically deliver better performance for intensive tasks such as engineering applications, 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, thanks to its larger size that can house more powerful components. Additionally, a larger laptop often means a bigger screen and keyboard, which can be more comfortable for extended use, but at the expense of battery life and portability. Consider what's more important for your daily needs—portability and price, or performance and screen size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a modest processor and graphics unit, lower screen resolution and brightness, less RAM and storage capacity, leading to a lower rating for general use. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 includes a more powerful processor and integrated graphics, a higher resolution display with better brightness and color coverage, and double the RAM and storage, making it more suitable for demanding general use tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M graphics unit which is less capable for demanding tasks like gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's Intel Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the Dell Inspiron has a larger screen with a higher resolution, contributing to a better overall screen quality for gaming and 3D tasks, although both have the same refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its lower-end AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, 8GB of RAM and AMD Radeon 610M GPU, lacks the processing power, memory, and graphical performance necessary for demanding engineering and design tasks, and has lower screen quality with a less color accurate display. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM at 16GB, superior Intel Iris Xe graphics, and a higher-quality, more color-accurate screen, making it well-suited for such intensive work, although it is less portable and has a larger, heavier form factor.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very 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
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5630 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
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 16 5630 with its higher resolution and brightness offers a clearer and more vibrant visual experience compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, making it easier to read text and enjoy multimedia content. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Dell's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means it can display a wider range of colors accurately, which is essential for precision work, whereas the Vivobook Go 14's more limited color range may not be as suitable for professional color work. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, but the higher resolution and better panel type of the Dell may still provide a somewhat more pleasing experience, despite neither being optimized for such demanding visual tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$450
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 5630 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."
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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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