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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is much less expensive and suitable for general use with decent battery life, but with its Intel Celeron processor and 4 GB of RAM, it's limited for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 costs significantly more, offers high performance with an Intel i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM for 3D, machine learning, or engineering work, plus better battery life and portability. Its screen is smaller but higher in resolution and quality. Choose the Vivobook for basic tasks and saving money, or the Inspiron for more demanding use and better user experience, if budget allows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5420.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's lower RAM and less powerful Celeron processor make it less capable for multitasking and demanding tasks compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420, which boasts a higher RAM and a robust i7 processor. Additionally, the Vivobook's TN screen offers poorer viewing angles and color representation than the Inspiron's higher resolution IPS display, contributing to the latter's suitability for general use with better screen quality and overall performance.
Gaming and AI
5.5
6.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel graphics, which are not ideal for gaming and 3D applications, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a stronger Intel i7 processor and Nvidia graphics that better support these tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the Dell's better-quality IPS display with higher resolution provides a more immersive experience for gaming and 3D content compared to the ASUS's lower-resolution TN panel.
Engineering and Design
5.4
7.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 with a lower-end Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and lower RAM is underpowered for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420, which boasts a much more potent i7 processor, dedicated graphics, and ample RAM. Additionally, the Inspiron 14 5420's higher-quality IPS screen with better resolution, brightness, and color coverage greatly benefits engineering and design work that relies on visual precision and color accuracy.
Content Creation
5.7
7.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2
6.5
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize comfortable browsing and media viewing, the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 with a fair quality display offers better resolution and brightness over the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, which presents a less sharp and dim screen experience. For engineering and design, the Vivobook's poor display quality with limited color accuracy may hinder detailed work, whereas the Dell's fair screen quality better supports a wider range of colors, making it more suitable though not optimal. When it comes to gaming and 3D requirements, both laptops aren't ideal; however, the ASUS may fall shorter due to its lower refresh rate compared to the moderate performance of the Dell, affecting the smoothness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 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.
Cost
$240
$971
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 costs $971.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5420 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 both have good 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 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 15 | Dell Inspiron 14 5420 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$240 | $971 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.46 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.31" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2240 x 1400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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Nick Ross | March 2023
"If laptops were food, then the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is arguably a Big Mac. There are cheaper and more expensive options, but this arguably represents the baseline of quality and value in the world of mobile computing… something that’s underlined by the attractive $1,279 price tag."
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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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