The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is more budget-friendly and provides excellent screen colors with its OLED display, making it a good choice for general use like browsing and watching videos. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks, the Dell Precision 5470 has a stronger processor, better graphics card, and more memory, which is essential for 3D work, machine learning, or engineering software. It also has a higher portability score, although it is often more expensive. Both laptops have similar size and weight, but the Dell offers better performance for professional applications at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
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
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a strong CPU and ample RAM, which are very important for smooth operation, along with a high-quality screen, but is not as portable or long-lasting in terms of battery life compared to the more compact Dell Precision 5470 that also provides a great balance of performance for general use. While both laptops have adequate storage, the Dell's stronger portability, heat management, and sustained performance edge out the Vivobook, despite both having decent keyboards and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
The Dell Precision 5470 offers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU which outperforms the integrated Iris Xe graphics in the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14. Additionally, while both laptops have a 14-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, the Vivobook's higher screen refresh rate enhances smoothness in visuals, but the Precision's combination of a better GPU and a higher quality IPS display with hardware ray tracing and DLSS support makes it more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
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
7.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use where clarity and detail are crucial. For engineering and design, its extensive color gamut covers a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate color work. However, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visuals gamers and 3D designers look for, despite it having a decent resolution and panel type.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$1,669
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
"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."
"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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