The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is less expensive and offers good portability with decent battery life, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. Its performance is modest, suitable for casual tasks rather than intensive applications. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5431, though more expensive, has better performance with more memory, a higher processor grade, and an improved graphics component, leaning towards more demanding tasks such as engineering software or heavier multitasking. It also has a longer battery life and higher build quality, which can be important for professional settings. Both feature 14-inch screens and similar physical dimensions, but the Latitude is slightly heavier. If you're on a tight budget and have lighter computing needs, the Vivobook Go 14 could be sufficient, but for robust professional use, particularly involving engineering tasks, the Latitude 5431 is the more capable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is fairly rated for general use due to having a basic AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and 8 GB RAM, which are adequate for light tasks but may lag behind in more demanding processes, whereas the Dell Latitude 5431 has a stronger Intel i5 CPU and double the RAM, offering better multitasking and smoother performance for various applications. The Latitude also has a higher battery capacity and better portability score, indicating longer time between charges and easier handling during travel.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
6.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair 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 often require more robust processing and graphics capabilities, like those provided by the Dell Latitude 5431's Intel i5-1250P CPU and Iris Xe GPU.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Dell Latitude 5431 both have screens that are adequate for general tasks and professional work such as engineering, due to their satisfactory resolution and brightness, but the panels aren't top-tier which can affect user experience. Their color gamut may not fully cover professional standards like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making them less ideal for precision color work needed in engineering and design. For gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to their lower refresh rates which can lead to less fluid visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 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
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
$450
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5431 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14's AMD Radeon 610M GPU is less powerful for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Latitude 5431's Intel Iris Xe graphics, even though both have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz. Additionally, the Dell Latitude 5431 also benefits from a more capable CPU which complements its superior GPU, enhancing its performance for these tasks.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Dell Latitude 5431 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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