If your priority is a higher-resolution display and lighter weight for easier portability, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 could be a good choice, especially considering it also offers an OLED screen which performs better in terms of color. However, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers more storage, a higher RAM capacity for better multitasking, and a larger screen, which might be better if you require a bigger display for productivity tasks. Both laptops have similar battery life and their prices are comparable, but the Dell has a slightly larger battery and offers a more silent operation. For intensive tasks like engineering or 3D rendering, neither of these options is particularly powerful; they are more suited for general use and light productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 likely has a higher resolution and brighter panel which enhances the experience for general use and detailed engineering work, while also offering wider color coverage that is crucial for design accuracy. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with fair screen quality, may have a moderate resolution and brightness that is adequate but not exceptional for both general and engineering tasks, lacking the color fidelity necessary for high-end design work. Neither laptop is optimal for gaming or 3D purposes, as they do not prioritize high refresh rates, which is key for smooth visuals in fast-paced environments.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$500
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$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.0/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 stands out for its superior screen quality with OLED display and high color accuracy, making it excellent for engineering and design work requiring precise visuals. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers more RAM for handling complex tasks and multiple applications, coupled with a larger screen and additional ports for improved connectivity and multitasking, yet with less color fidelity.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 Inspiron 16 5620 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."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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