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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, being in the upper midrange price bracket, is more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which falls under the lower midrange. The ASUS comes with a more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, whereas the Dell’s AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics is adequate for general use and can also handle some lightweight engineering work. The ASUS offers superior display quality with its OLED panel and is better for color-sensitive work, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell’s IPS screen, which also supports a touchscreen but with less color accuracy. If portability and battery life are priorities, the Dell is the lighter option and offers longer usage on a single charge. However, if top-notch performance and a high-quality display are a must-have and cost is less of a concern, the ASUS would be the laptop to go for. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use due to its high-end CPU, a considerable amount of RAM, and a top-quality OLED screen, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life limit its portability compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which offers solid performance for typical tasks, a good IPS display, and better battery life in a more portable package, although with a less powerful processor and smaller RAM.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.3
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which surpasses the integrated Vega 8 GPU in the Dell Inspiron 14 7435. While both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the higher GPU power in the ASUS provides superior rendering capabilities for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.7
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
8.3
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
8.3
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has excellent screen resolution and brightness, along with high-quality panel technology, making it ideal for general use and tasks that require color accuracy such as engineering and design, due to its wide color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate might not be as suitable for gaming and 3D applications, which usually benefit from faster screen refresh rates. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435's screen, while serviceable for day-to-day tasks, doesn't excel in either color range or refresh rate, leading to a merely satisfactory experience across the board without excelling in any specific area.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 Duo 15 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 216 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
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 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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