Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Dell Precision 5470 depends on your priorities. The ASUS is less expensive and offers an impressive OLED display with high resolution and color accuracy, making it a good choice for creative tasks that involve visuals. However, the Dell has a more powerful processor and GPU, better for engineering and 3D work, and it has longer battery life which is great for extended use without charging. It's also equipped with more USB-C ports, but it comes at a higher price. Both are portable with similar screen sizes, but the ASUS is slightly lighter. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X likely has a higher resolution and superior panel type, providing crisper and more vibrant visuals crucial for tasks like document editing and web browsing, making it very suitable for general use. For engineering and design, its display probably covers a wider range of color gamuts, allowing professionals to see more accurate colors, hence the very good screen quality in this context. However, for 3D and gaming, the screen's poor refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, which is why it's not recommended for those purposes despite decent resolution and panel quality.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 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
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,669
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a sharp OLED screen with high color accuracy, making it great for media consumption and general use, balanced by a moderately capable CPU and GPU suitable for average tasks, yet with shorter battery life. In contrast, the Dell Precision 5470 provides a longer battery life and a more powerful CPU, making it better for more demanding applications, all while maintaining portability with a similar screen size and slightly more weight, but with a standard IPS screen that is less vibrant than the Zenbook's.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a less powerful Nvidia MX550 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it suitable for some gaming and 3D tasks, while the Dell Precision 5470 is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU but a lower screen refresh rate, providing an overall better experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its OLED screen and moderate GPU, suits design tasks with its vibrant display and graphics capabilities, though its CPU may lag behind in very intensive engineering simulations. The Dell Precision 5470, on the other hand, offers a more powerful CPU and professional-grade GPU, ideal for engineering applications that require extensive computational power and graphics rendering, at the cost of a less impressive screen quality.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Dell Precision 5470 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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