The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-quality OLED display with better resolution and is slightly lighter, making it more portable and better suited for tasks that benefit from superior screen quality, like photo editing. However, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 features more RAM which could be beneficial for multitasking and certain applications. The Dell Inspiron has a more substantial form factor due to its larger screen but has a lower-quality display compared to the ASUS. If portability and screen quality are important for you, and you don't mind spending more, then the ASUS is a more suitable choice. Conversely, if you prefer a larger screen and more RAM at a lower price point, consider the Dell Inspiron. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED with an OLED display offers superior screen quality, making it ideal for design tasks that require accurate color representation and high resolution, but its lower RAM compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 might limit performance in complex engineering simulations. While the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has more RAM to efficiently handle engineering applications, its IPS screen may not be as color-accurate as the ASUS, and it has a significantly smaller battery capacity which could impact its unplugged runtime during intensive use.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
6.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for both general use and engineering tasks where color gamut coverage is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are a priority, its screen falls short, potentially leading to less smooth visuals. The Dell Inspiron 15 3501, with its fair screen quality across the board, provides balanced performance for general use and basic engineering design tasks but shares the ASUS's limitations in gaming due to a standard refresh rate that doesn't cater to fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 costs $699.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant OLED screen with high resolution for sharp visuals, lighter weight, and dual USB-C ports enhancing portability; however, it has a smaller battery than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530. The Dell Inspiron model compensates with more RAM for better multitasking, a larger screen, and outstanding heat management but has a lower-quality display and a heavier build that affects portability.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 share similar integrated graphics capabilities, making both fair for gaming and 3D tasks, although they won’t match dedicated gaming GPUs for more demanding games or 3D applications. The ASUS has a higher resolution OLED screen with better color coverage and refresh rate, enhancing visual quality and smoothness in games and 3D use, while the Dell's IPS display offers lower brightness and color accuracy, thus providing a less vibrant but still adequate experience for moderate gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.5/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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