When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Dell Latitude 5431, consider your priorities. The ASUS Zenbook may be better if you are looking for a more affordable option and don't need the extras that come with the higher cost of the Dell Latitude. The Zenbook also offers an OLED screen, which typically has more vibrant colors and deeper blacks than the IPS screen on the Latitude. However, if you require a more robust build, extra features, and perhaps better manufacturer support that's traditionally associated with business-level laptops like the Dell Latitude, and are willing to pay more for these benefits, then the Latitude might be the better option for you. Keep in mind that the Dell may offer features like enterprise-level security and a professional-grade warranty, which could be worth the higher price if these aspects are important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Very good speakers
Key differences
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
241.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a high-resolution display with bright and vibrant colors which make it suitable for general use and engineering tasks that require precise color representation, but its lower refresh rate is not ideal for gaming, where smoother motion is crucial. The Dell Latitude 5431 offers a decent display for everyday tasks and some professional work, but its color coverage is less extensive, which might lead to less accurate color work for engineering and design applications, and the refresh rate is also not high enough for the demands of gaming. Both laptops may not fully satisfy gamers or professionals in 3D design due to their screen refresh rate limitations, although they can handle general use and some level of professional tasks involving color accuracy.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-resolution OLED screen, is visually more impressive but has less RAM than the Dell Latitude 5431, which may limit multitasking or certain applications. While the Dell enjoys a slightly longer battery life and more RAM, which helps in smoother operation, it's heavier and has a standard resolution IPS screen, making the ASUS more portable with better screen quality at the expense of battery life and multitasking capability.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is fair for gaming and 3D because it offers a higher screen refresh rate, which ensures smoother visuals during fast-paced action, while its GPU, although integrated, is paired with a quality OLED display for vivid colors. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431, while also having an integrated GPU capable of handling some gaming and 3D tasks, has a lower refresh rate and an IPS display, which may not be as vibrant as the OLED but typically provides good color accuracy and wide viewing angles.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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 14 and the Dell Latitude 5431 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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