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The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers an OLED display with higher resolution, more vibrant colors, and faster refresh rate for more fluid visuals, which is excellent for media consumption and general use. It's less expensive and lighter, but it has less battery life and less RAM than the Dell Latitude 5431. The Dell, on the other hand, provides longer battery life, more RAM for better multitasking, and a more professional appearance. It also includes Windows 11 Pro with more business features, which could be beneficial for business users. If portability and battery life are priorities for extended work sessions, consider the Dell; if a superior screen for visual tasks and savings are more important, the ASUS could be the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- 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
Engineering and Design
7.7
6.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its OLED display, provides high screen quality for design, while the ample RAM of the Dell Latitude 5431 supports efficient multitasking in engineering tasks. However, the ASUS has less RAM which can impact performance on memory-intensive tasks, and the Dell’s lower resolution IPS screen may not render designs as vibrantly.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED excels with its high-resolution OLED panel offering vivid colors and high brightness, while the Dell Latitude 5431's less impressive display might not be as sharp or bright. In engineering and design, the Zenbook's OLED screen covers a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work, whereas the Latitude’s coverage is adequate but doesn't stand out. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate is crucial for fluid motion, neither laptop’s display is ideal as they lack the high refresh rates favored by these applications, albeit the ASUS's superior resolution and panel type offer a slightly better visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Cost
$575
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, which offers superior screen quality, and its lightweight, making it very portable; however, its battery life is shorter compared to the Dell Latitude 5431. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431, while not as sleek, offers longer battery life and more RAM for multitasking, but the screen delivers a lower resolution and doesn't feature the same vibrant colors as its ASUS counterpart.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 14X OLED and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a more immersive gaming and 3D experience with its high refresh rate OLED screen, providing smoother visuals and better color reproduction, but the Dell Latitude 5431's lower refresh rate IPS screen may not be as fluid or vibrant. Both laptops have similar integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle gaming and 3D tasks to a fair extent, but they won't match the performance of a dedicated gaming GPU.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.3
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED to have very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"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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