The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers higher resolution with an OLED screen and is more suitable for tasks that benefit from better color accuracy and contrast, such as photo editing. It also has a higher refresh rate, benefiting smoother visuals, and packs a stronger battery. However, it is more expensive and less portable than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525. The Dell model provides a larger screen, more storage, and touchscreen capability at a lower price, but compromises on screen quality and battery life. For general use, the ASUS is a higher-end choice, while the Dell Inspiron excels in offering greater value and functionality for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 outshines the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 in engineering and design use due to its superior processing power, higher RAM capacity, and enhanced screen quality, which are crucial for demanding applications and detailed visuals that these fields often require. While the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is fair for engineering and design use, its relatively lesser CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, along with a lower-quality screen compared to the ASUS, make it more suited for less intensive tasks, despite possibly offering better portability and lower operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher resolution and brighter display which makes videos and text crisp and clear, enhancing the experience for general use and detailed tasks like engineering and design, while its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation essential for those fields. However, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness required in fast-paced gaming scenarios and 3D applications. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, with fair screen quality across the board, provides a competent display for everyday tasks and casual design work but may not offer the same level of clarity or color precision for professionals, nor the gaming/3D performance enthusiasts seek.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its solid-performing Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and superior OLED screen, offers vibrant colors and smooth visuals, which makes it favorable for general use, but its limited battery life leads to less portability. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525's AMD Ryzen 5 processor combined with 8GB of RAM also provides fair computing power for general tasks, and though it has a larger screen size with touch capability, the lower screen quality and shorter battery life limit its appeal. Both laptops are similarly equipped in RAM and have adequate storage, but in terms of portability the Vivobook Pro 14 is lighter, however, both suffer from battery life that might not support extended use away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher refresh rate and a more color-accurate OLED screen which makes it better for fast-paced gaming and detailed 3D work, while its GPU is fair for these tasks. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525, with a lower refresh rate and less color-accurate IPS display, also has a reasonable GPU for gaming and 3D applications but falls short in visual fidelity compared to its ASUS counterpart.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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
6.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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."
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."
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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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