If your top priority is affordability for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and watching videos, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 will save you money and cover these needs. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 is a better fit for more intensive tasks such as photo editing, programming, and multitasking, thanks to its superior processor and double the memory and storage. The Dell also has a higher battery life and a better quality screen, keyboard, and build, which makes it more suitable for business use and travel. If lightweight design is crucial, the Dell is also slightly lighter. However, these additional benefits do come at a higher cost compared to the ASUS. 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 Latitude 5430.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with a lower-end processor, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, falls short in performance and screen quality compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, which has a more powerful processor, more RAM, and a higher-quality IPS display. Additionally, the Latitude offers better battery life and storage, making it more suitable for general use despite being slightly less portable than the ASUS due to its heavier build.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 which is less capable than the Iris Xe graphics found in the Dell Latitude 5430, making the Latitude 5430 more suitable for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Latitude 5430 offers a higher quality IPS display compared to the TN panel on the Vivobook, contributing to better screen quality for gaming and 3D visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a basic Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, making it less suitable for resource-intensive engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 offers a more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, and a higher-quality IPS screen better suited for such demanding work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 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
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5430 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 has a lower resolution and less vibrant display which makes it less suitable for tasks where clarity and color accuracy are important, such as general computing or engineering tasks. The Dell Latitude 5430, while not top-tier, has a slightly better screen with fair resolution and brightness that can serve general use and engineering more adequately, but both laptops will fall short for serious gaming and 3D work due to their subpar refresh rates and limited color ranges. Gaming and 3D applications demand high refresh rates for smooth visuals, which neither of these models can provide.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$790
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
"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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