If price is a major factor for you, the ASUS Zenbook 14 may offer a balance of quality and cost savings. For intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, you may benefit more from the Dell Latitude 5430 despite its higher price, since it might deliver better performance. However, for general use or if you prefer a lightweight and more portable laptop, the ASUS Zenbook 14 could be suitable. Battery life is also a key consideration, where generally, more powerful laptops may not last as long on a single charge compared to less powerful, energy-efficient ones. Consider how you intend to use the laptop—whether you'll be on-the-go often, needing a longer-lasting battery and portability, or stationed at a desk where performance and power are crucial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 excels in engineering and design use due to its superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, complemented by a powerful CPU and decent GPU — crucial factors for running complex software smoothly. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 offers lower screen resolution and color coverage, which means less detail and color fidelity for design tasks, despite having a good CPU and similar GPU, making it only fair for such uses.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's superior screen quality for general use and engineering stems from its high resolution and panel type offering crisp image clarity and vibrant colors, important for both day-to-day tasks and detailed design work. The screen's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that design and engineering professionals can see accurate color representation critical for their projects. However, its lower refresh rate affects its suitability for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and rapid image updates provided by higher refresh rates are crucial for optimal performance.
Cost
$300
$790
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers an OLED screen with higher resolution and contrast, which results in a vibrant display but with a lower battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5430 which, despite having a less impressive IPS screen, boasts a longer battery life. Both laptops have similar CPU and RAM, ensuring fair performance for general use, but the ASUS's superior screen might drain the battery faster than the Dell's more energy-efficient but less colorful display.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers better gaming and 3D performance with its higher screen refresh rate, contributing to smoother visual transitions, while the Dell Latitude 5430 has a lower refresh rate which may not be as fluid for fast-paced scenarios. Both laptops include the same integrated GPU which is adequate for lighter gaming and 3D work, but the ASUS stands out due to its OLED display, offering more vibrant colors and contrast, enhancing overall visual quality compared to the Dell's IPS display.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
7.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 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 14 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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