The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its OLED screen, is well-suited for tasks requiring high color accuracy, making it a strong choice for photo editing, though it is heavier and pricier. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a lighter build and better portability at a lower cost, alongside more storage space and a higher resolution screen, but is less equipped for color-sensitive work due to its IPS panel. For gaming and engineering, the ASUS has a dedicated Nvidia GPU that outperforms the integrated graphics in the Dell, but this comes with reduced battery life compared to the Dell's longer-lasting battery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen for content creation.
If you're focused on general tasks like browsing and streaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's combination of resolution and brightness will result in a crisp and vibrant display. For engineering and design work, this same laptop's wider color gamuts ensure that colors are represented accurately, which is crucial for detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops may lead to less smooth motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced or graphic-intensive tasks.
Battery
12.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 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
$1,109
$873
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus costs $873.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a solid all-round performance with a high-quality OLED screen and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, backed by a significant battery capacity to support longer use, making it well-suited for general tasks, while its larger size and weight trade-off some portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.6/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.5/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and OLED screen, excels in graphical tasks and screen quality, important for design and engineering software, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a higher resolution IPS screen and a more powerful Intel i7 CPU which may provide better performance for complex calculations and multitasking but with integrated graphics less suited for intensive 3D tasks. Both laptops have similar amounts of RAM, crucial for running multiple applications smoothly, but the Zenbook Pro leans more towards GPU-intensive work and the Inspiron towards CPU-demanding tasks, plus the Inspiron is lighter, potentially making it more portable for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 Plus to have very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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 Pro 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
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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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