Choosing between the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Dell Latitude 5430 depends on your priorities. If you are looking for higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering tasks, the ASUS offers more powerful processing and better GPU, suitable for demanding applications and multitasking, with its higher RAM and storage. However, it has a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, which might affect portability. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5430 is more portable with longer battery life, making it a practical choice for general use and on-the-go productivity, but it has lower performance capabilities due to less RAM and a less powerful processor. The Dell is also generally less expensive, so if budget is a concern, this might sway your decision. The ASUS has a high-quality display with better color accuracy and brightness, beneficial for creative professionals, whereas the Dell's display is sufficient for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out for general use due to its superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and OLED display that offers vivid colors, and higher RAM that provides a smoother multitasking experience; however, it falls short on portability and battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5430. On the other hand, the Latitude 5430 offers a longer battery life and greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller battery capacity, but it compromises on screen quality and performance with lower RAM and a standard IPS display.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's higher-end components, including a more powerful CPU, more memory, and an OLED screen, make it a strong performer with a high-quality display for engineering and design, which explains its very good suitability for such tasks. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5430 has more modest specs like a less capable CPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen, making it fair for engineering and design, as its performance and screen quality are sufficient but not exceptional.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
6.1/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's panels likely offer higher resolution and brightness, enhancing clarity and visibility, whereas the Dell Latitude 5430's fair screen quality may signify lower resolution or brightness. For engineering and design, the ASUS's display arguably covers a wider color gamut, providing more accurate color representation which is crucial for such tasks, whereas the Dell's fair rating suggests more limited color accuracy. For gaming and 3D, the ASUS falls short likely due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion, while the Dell similarly struggles in this area, with both possibly having sufficient resolution and panel type but not excelling in the refresh rate department.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$790
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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