The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5630.
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
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 offers limited performance with a basic CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, which makes multitasking and viewing content less enjoyable, while its narrow range of ports may restrict connectivity options; still, it's lighter, thus a bit more portable.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has limited gaming capabilities due to its lower-end Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a basic TN panel, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its more capable Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher-quality IPS screen, offers a fair experience for gaming and 3D applications. Both have similar screen refresh rates, but the GPU and screen quality contribute significantly to the Dell's more suitable gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very 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
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5630 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
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook Go 15 falls short due to a lackluster display that doesn't offer the sharpness, brightness, or clarity that the Inspiron 16 5630 provides, making the Dell more suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, the Inspiron's superior color gamut coverage allows for more accurate visual work, while the Vivobook's limited range can lead to less faithful color reproduction. For gaming and 3D applications, although neither laptop excels due to moderate refresh rates, the Dell's better resolution and panel type at least provide a more enjoyable visual experience compared to the Vivobook's poorer overall display qualities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Cost
$240
$849
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
"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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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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