The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a large storage and more memory, making it ideal for heavy multitasking and storage-intensive tasks, while the Dell Latitude 5430, with lesser memory and storage, is more suitable for everyday tasks and lighter workloads. For better performance in engineering applications or intensive tasks, the Vivobook's more powerful processor and integrated graphics chip provide an advantage. However, the Latitude's lighter weight makes it more portable, and it also offers a professional look with additional features like Ethernet, which the Vivobook lacks. Both laptops have similar battery life, but if portability and a professional aesthetic are priorities, you might lean towards the Latitude, while for better performance in demanding applications, the Vivobook is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is favored for general use due to its superior CPU and double the RAM compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, enhancing multitasking and overall performance. While both have good portability and screen quality, the Vivobook's higher battery capacity suggests longer usage times, which could be a deciding factor for those requiring a longer-lasting laptop.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
6.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is better for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, and doubled RAM capacity, which are crucial for demanding tasks, along with a higher quality Vega 8 GPU and a brighter screen that enhance visual performance. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5430, with an Intel i5-1235U CPU and Iris Xe GPU, offers less power and lower screen brightness suitable for fair performance, but gains an edge in portability and has a better contrast ratio, making it a more travel-friendly option with decent capabilities.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 offer screens that are adequate in resolution and brightness but may not have the most vibrant panel types, leading to only fair screen quality. In terms of engineering and design work, these laptops provide enough color accuracy for most tasks, but professionals who need precise colors may find the color gamut coverage lacking, rendering them fair. When it comes to 3D applications, both laptops fall short because of their lower refresh rates, despite having decent resolution and panel types, which is why they are rated poorly for gaming and 3D tasks.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$908
$790
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 provides fair gaming and 3D performance with its AMD GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, suitable for casual gaming; similarly, the Dell Latitude 5430's Intel GPU and refresh rate offer comparable performance, both limited by the typical 60Hz refresh rate for moderate gaming experiences.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.4/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 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
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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