Asus Vivobook 14 vs Dell Pro Essential 15
28.4chipPerformancechip27.7
37.6chipGraphicschip28.4
21.6Displayspec-based26.5
22.7Batteryspec-based21.3
74.3Portabilityspec-based71
3 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 144 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 15
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Asus Vivobook 14 scores 34.2 against 33.1 for Dell Pro Essential 15. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Asus Vivobook 14 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger graphics score: 38 vs 28
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Essential 15
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 SSD (TLC, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh+2% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 45 W | 65 W+44% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+8% | 1.52 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.7 mm+1% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, universal audio jack, wedge lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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