Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus involves considering their strengths. The Vivobook, being less expensive, has an excellent OLED display, is suitable for general use and can manage some engineering applications, but it's less powerful for demanding tasks. The Dell XPS, however, offers higher performance for demanding applications like 3D rendering, has a higher resolution touchscreen, and generally provides a better user experience through superior build quality and keyboard. It's also more portable with better battery life but comes at a higher price. If budget is key and your tasks aren't too intensive, the Vivobook is a solid choice; if you need top-notch performance and portability for advanced applications and can afford it, the XPS is preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 in general use due to its superior CPU and quadruple the amount of RAM, providing better multitasking and processing capabilities. Additionally, the XPS 13 Plus offers a higher resolution touchscreen with superior color and contrast, alongside a more lightweight design for enhanced portability, despite having a slightly shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is rated higher for engineering and design because it features a more powerful CPU and significantly more RAM than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which can handle complex tasks and multitasking more efficiently. The XPS 13 Plus also has a higher resolution OLED touchscreen for better screen quality, important for design work, yet this model remains more portable and quieter in operation despite its enhanced capabilities.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus offer high-resolution displays with impressive brightness and clarity, ensuring vivid images and comfortable viewing. For engineering and design, the Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out with superior color accuracy and a wider range of color gamuts, essential for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion, both laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and color over faster screen refresh capabilities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a higher screen refresh rate which is better for fluid gaming visuals, but the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a more powerful CPU and higher screen pixel density which provides more detailed graphics and stronger overall performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 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."
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 or the Dell XPS 13 Plus
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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