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Based on the information available, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 generally costs less and has a high-resolution OLED screen that is better for viewing vibrant colors and is ideal for general media consumption. It’s a bit lighter for portability, though it has a smaller battery compared to the Dell, which may result in shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is more expensive but offers a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card (Nvidia MX570), making it better suited for more demanding engineering applications and some light gaming. It also has double the storage and RAM of the ASUS, which can significantly impact multitasking and overall speed. The Dell's IPS screen provides good color accuracy but may not be as vivid as the ASUS's OLED for general use. If you prioritize performance and are willing to invest more, the Dell Inspiron sounds suitable, while the ASUS could be a good fit if you prefer a better display for media and a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's OLED screen offers excellent color coverage and high contrast which is great for visual clarity, yet it's limited by a lower-tier CPU and half the RAM of the Dell, which means slower performance for demanding tasks and multitasking.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.5
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a crisp, vibrant display due to its high resolution and brightness, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamut delivers more accurate colors, which is crucial for professionals needing precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the ASUS may lead to less smooth motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, despite the Vivobook's superior resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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
$548
$971
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 costs $971.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides a higher screen refresh rate favorable for smoother gaming visuals, but is equipped with an integrated GPU, which may not be ideal for demanding games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 features a dedicated Nvidia GPU that can handle gaming and 3D tasks better but has a lower screen refresh rate, which could affect visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's strong CPU, coupled with high-quality OLED screen, make it suitable for design tasks where vibrant color and visual precision are key, though its integrated GPU may limit engineering applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420. The latter, with a more powerful CPU, dedicated GPU, and ample RAM, is designed to handle demanding engineering software and multitasking, albeit with an IPS screen that has lower color accuracy than the ASUS's OLED display.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Dell Inspiron 14 5420 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $971 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2240 x 1400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
Dell Inspiron 14 5420
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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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