Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell G5 (15 5500) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell G5 (15 5500) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G5 (15 5500) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G5 (15 5500) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 Card -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
BATTERY Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 38 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G5 (15 5500) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value - 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - EK019T
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