Choose the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for basic tasks with a preference for lower cost and slightly better portability. However, it has limited storage and lower processing power which might not be suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers better performance suitable for engineering and 3D tasks, higher storage capacity, and a slight advantage in battery life. It's more expensive and a bit heavier, making it less ideal if portability is a priority. Neither is suitable for intensive gaming, but the Dell's improved performance will handle a broader range of tasks more effectively. 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 16 5620.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is less suitable for general use because it has a lower-quality TN screen, less RAM, and a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, resulting in lower performance and display fidelity compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 which features an IPS screen with higher brightness and contrast, more RAM, and a stronger Intel i5 processor for overall smoother operation and better viewing experience. Additionally, the Dell offers more storage space and a slightly better battery life, also contributing to it being rated higher for general use than the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
5.9/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
5.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may disappoint with lower resolution and dull colors which are noticeable during everyday tasks and especially problematic for detailed engineering or design work; its panel type doesn't provide the vibrancy or accuracy required for professional tasks. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a better resolution and brighter display, offers a more pleasant visual experience for general tasks and can handle engineering applications decently, but its limited color range may not satisfy professionals needing precise color accuracy. Neither excel in gaming or 3D tasks, as their refresh rates likely fall short for the fluid visuals desired in these applications, and the Vivobook's resolution and panel type don't support the graphic fidelity expected by modern games or 3D environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Cost
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
"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."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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