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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and versatile laptop that can double as a tablet with a touch screen, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 could be a great choice, but at a higher cost. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 offers a larger screen which might be better for multitasking and activities that benefit from more screen real estate, often at a more affordable price, but with the tradeoff of being bulkier and possibly lacking in premium features such as a high-resolution touch screen. Consider your budget, need for portability, and whether touch screen and build quality are critical to your work or entertainment uses when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
6.0
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
230.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13's higher resolution and brightness make it well-suited for general use, providing crisp visuals and good visibility in various lighting. For engineering and design, its strong color accuracy covering wider color gamuts ensures that professionals see colors as they're meant to be seen. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness for 3D applications and gaming, which is less ideal for those who prioritize motion clarity.
Battery
10.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.2
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$580
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 costs $580.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
230.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a solid combination of performance and portability with its high-resolution touchscreen, lightweight design, and strong battery life, making it ideal for general use and mobility. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 provides more RAM for multitasking and a larger screen, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, though its CPU is just a step below the ASUS in performance, which still suits general use but with less portability.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both equipped with integrated GPUs which are less powerful for gaming and 3D tasks compared to dedicated graphics cards, and both have screens with a 60Hz refresh rate which is lower than the higher refresh rates preferred for smoother gaming experiences. While the Zenbook offers a higher screen quality with better resolution and color coverage, the Inspiron counters with a larger screen and more RAM, which contributes to overall performance, but neither makes up for the GPU and refresh rate limitations for high-end gaming or 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a high-quality IPS display with superior brightness and complete coverage of color spaces, making it ideal for design tasks, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 packs more RAM, which benefits complex engineering software, but its screen has a lower resolution and color accuracy. Considering portability, the ASUS is lighter and thinner, enhancing mobile use, whereas the Dell's larger screen and additional RAM suggest it's more suitable for stationary work where screen size and multitasking capabilities are crucial.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
7.6
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Dell Inspiron 15 3511 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $580 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 230 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
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PCMag
Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3511) is a solid, if unremarkable, 15-inch budget laptop. It improves on many of the issues we had with the previous 3505 model, and with the inclusion of Windows 11, the 3511 is already a step above its competition. The lack of a USB-C port, the subpar speakers, and the dim display are drawbacks to factor in, but it's still one of the better 15-inch budget laptops on the market, especially when you consider it's under $400."
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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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