The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers premium features, such as a high-resolution OLED display, which is ideal for those who value screen quality for entertainment or creative work. Its more powerful processor suits intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling. However, this comes with a higher cost, and the laptop is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is more budget-friendly and relatively lighter, making it easier to carry. Its processor is less powerful, so while it may handle general use and multitasking well, it might struggle with demanding applications. Also, it has a longer battery life thanks to its less power-hungry components, benefiting users who need their laptop on the go without frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a higher screen refresh rate and a better CPU, which makes it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which has a lower refresh rate and a less powerful CPU. While both laptops have similar GPUs, the ASUS's superior screen refresh rate and CPU enhance the overall experience for tasks that require high performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a vibrant OLED panel which offers higher resolution and brightness, making for a more vivid and sharp viewing experience compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620's standard display. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS's OLED screen also excels by providing wider color gamuts, allowing professionals to see more accurate colors, a feature the Dell's fair-rated screen cannot match. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less favorable for fast-paced visuals, whereas the Dell, despite its fair screen quality, may suffer similarly due to its potentially average refresh rate and panel technology.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Cost
$990
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is favored for general use due to its superior screen quality, including an OLED display with high brightness and color accuracy, and a more powerful CPU that enhances multitasking and more demanding applications. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, while offering lower screen resolution and less color coverage, compensates with longer battery life and silent operation, making it a reliable option for less intensive tasks and extended use away from power outlets. Both laptops have ample RAM for general usage, but the Vivobook's higher portability score indicates it's easier to carry around.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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