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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high-performance tasks like 3D rendering, engineering software, or video editing, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better suited with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable compared to the lightweight Dell Latitude 5431 which is more convenient for carrying around and has a longer battery life. The Zenbook also has a larger screen, which could be beneficial for multitasking or media consumption, but this contributes to its bulkiness. Conversely, the Latitude 5431, while less powerful, offers better value for money and is a good fit for everyday business use, casual gaming, and general productivity tasks. Both have solid build qualities and reliable manufacturers, so your choice should align with your specific needs for performance versus mobility and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, double the RAM, and a larger, high-quality IPS screen compared to the Dell Latitude 5431, making it better suited for multitasking and media-rich tasks. Although the Dell Latitude 5431 offers a smaller, lighter form factor and better portability, its screen is dimmer and covers less of the color spectrum, while its processor and graphics are less capable than the ASUS, pointing to why it's good rather than very good for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
8.1
6.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and an Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, though it's heavier and has a larger screen, which might affect portability.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.9
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
6.1
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a sharper and brighter display which enhances the viewing experience for both general purposes and detailed engineering work, along with a wider color coverage that's crucial for color-critical tasks in design. However, its screen's refresh rate may not be high enough to meet the demands of gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visual transitions. The Dell Latitude 5431, with fair screen quality, provides enough resolution and brightness for typical use and engineering tasks but may not offer the color accuracy desired by design professionals, and similarly to the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5431 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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