The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a larger storage, an OLED screen with higher color coverage, and is lighter and slimmer, ideal for portability and media consumption. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431 has more RAM which can be beneficial for multitasking or more demanding tasks, comes with a newer operating system (Windows 11 Pro), and features more versatile connectivity options, such as Ethernet and additional Thunderbolt ports, which might be more suitable for business users or those needing to connect more peripherals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
6.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize screen clarity and vivid colors for tasks like web browsing and document editing, the ASUS Zenbook 13's superior resolution and brightness offer a crisper and brighter display. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, the Zenbook stands out with its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring that the colors you see on screen are more precise and consistent with industry standards. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely on fluid motion, the Dell Latitude, despite its limitations, might be just as suitable as the ASUS because both have screens with lower refresh rates, which means neither is ideal for the high-speed visuals those activities demand.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is noted for general use due to its lightweight design, long battery life, and OLED screen that offers excellent color coverage and contrast, which enhances the viewing experience. The Dell Latitude 5431, while slightly heavier, caters to users needing more processing power and memory for multitasking, and features professional-grade build quality and good battery life, making it a solid choice for business purposes and general use.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D applications because they lack dedicated high-performance GPUs which are very important for these tasks, instead featuring integrated graphics, the Vega 8 and Iris Xe respectively. Additionally, both have standard screen refresh rates, important for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D graphics, but neither standout as being designed for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
6.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 GPU, provides solid performance and an exceptional OLED screen for color-intensive tasks, but its lower RAM may limit multitasking and complex engineering simulations in comparison to the Dell Latitude 5431, which accommodates more demanding engineering and design workloads with a stronger Intel CPU, Iris Xe GPU, and double the RAM, at the expense of screen color fidelity and added weight. While both laptops are similarly equipped in terms of portability and have good keyboards and speaker quality, the Dell's additional RAM and processing power make it more suitable for intensive tasks despite its slightly lower screen quality and heavier build.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 Zenbook 13 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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