The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 generally costs less, but the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers four times as much storage and double the RAM, which can be crucial for more demanding engineering applications and multitasking. The Vivobook Pro sports an OLED display with superior color coverage, suited for creative professionals requiring color accuracy, while the Inspiron has an IPS touch screen with lower color coverage but may be more practical for everyday use. For graphic-intensive activities, the integrated graphics in both are modest, but the Vivobook Pro's display supports higher refresh rates, offering a smoother visual experience. The Vivobook is lighter and offers more portability, but both laptops have similar battery life. The Inspiron comes with Windows 11 out of the box, offering a more updated operating system. If portability and color-accurate display matter, choose the ASUS, but if you need more storage, RAM, or prefer the flexibility of a touchscreen, the Dell might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vivid and accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the ASUS Vivobook with its superior color gamut will serve you better than the Dell Inspiron. For day-to-day activities like web browsing or document editing, both laptops offer sufficient quality, but the ASUS stands out with a brighter and higher resolution display, making for a crisper and more pleasant viewing experience. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, though both can handle these tasks at a basic level.
Cost
$548
$779
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.0/10
7.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 with its OLED screen and higher screen quality offers a superior visual experience for engineering and design, whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 balances a larger storage capacity and twice the RAM, enhancing its ability to handle complex projects.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
"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."
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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