The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option with basic performance, best for everyday tasks like browsing and productivity applications—not suited for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming. It has a larger screen but lower quality display and graphics than the Dell Precision 5470. The Dell, on the other hand, is pricier but offers high performance and is better equipped for engineering tasks, advanced 3D work, and machine learning. It has higher battery life, a better screen, and a more robust build. Consider the Dell if you need a powerful laptop for complex tasks and the ASUS if you prioritize saving money over performance. 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 Precision 5470.
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Excellent 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
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Precision 5470 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 underperforms for general use due to its basic CPU, low RAM, inferior screen quality, and lesser battery life, whereas the Dell Precision 5470 excels with a more powerful CPU, ample RAM, a higher-quality IPS screen, all enhancing performance, alongside superior battery capacity for longer use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 600, which offers significantly less power for rendering 3D visuals and handling the graphical demands of modern games compared to the Dell Precision 5470's Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which is built for advanced graphics tasks. Moreover, while both laptops have standard screen refresh rates, the Precision 5470's better screen quality, including color accuracy and brightness, creates a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has lower-end components such as a Celeron processor and less powerful integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require strong CPU, GPU, and sufficient RAM. In contrast, the Dell Precision 5470 boasts a high-performance i7 processor, professional-grade Nvidia graphics, and more RAM, delivering the power and screen quality needed for such specialized work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 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
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 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 need a laptop primarily for general tasks such as browsing the web or working with office applications, the Dell Precision 5470's higher resolution and brighter display offer a more comfortable viewing experience than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's less crisp and dimmer screen. For engineering and design, where precise color reproduction is crucial, the Dell's superior coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means your work will be displayed with greater accuracy compared to the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the Dell's good resolution and panel type, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-focused laptops may lead to less fluid motion, making the ASUS more suitable for fast-paced games if it has a higher refresh rate despite other screen quality shortcomings.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 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
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$1,669
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
"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."
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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