The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers high visual quality with its OLED screen and is capable of intensive tasks due to a powerful processor. It's heavier than the Dell and has lower battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 is more portable, with longer battery life, but less suited for demanding applications and has a less impressive screen. The Dell is targeted more towards business use and includes additional ports for connectivity. If you prioritize screen quality and performance for tasks like engineering or gaming, go for the ASUS, while if you prefer something lighter with longer battery life for general use, the Dell is more suitable. 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 Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers better screen quality with its OLED display and higher resolution, alongside more powerful CPU and RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and multimedia consumption. The Dell Latitude 5430, while lighter and offering longer battery life, has a lower-resolution IPS screen and less powerful components, which aligns it more with users needing extended portability and sufficient performance for less intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a more powerful graphics card that enhances gaming and 3D application performance, complemented by a high-refresh-rate OLED screen for smoother visuals, which is why it’s suited for such tasks. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, while still capable, has a less powerful graphics card and a standard refresh rate display, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D work but at a likely lower price point.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
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
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.9/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-resolution OLED display that provides vibrant colors and deep blacks, which are beneficial for both general use and tasks that demand accurate color representation, such as engineering and design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate on this OLED panel may not be as high as dedicated gaming laptops, potentially leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness. The Dell Latitude 5430, with a fair screen quality, provides adequate brightness and resolution for everyday tasks and engineering work, but its color gamut coverage and lower refresh rate limit its effectiveness for color-critical work and high-end gaming.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$790
$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 Latitude 5430 costs $790.
"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."
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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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