ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. Dell G3 (15 3500)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and Dell G3 (15 3500). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

few connectivity options

Dell G3 (15 3500) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G3 (15 3500) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent battery life

solid build quality

good cooling system

1080p display clarity

heavyweight design

moderate speaker quality

limited port selection

slow HDD base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and Dell G3 (15 3500)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. Dell G3 (15 3500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.818 cm
Weight 990 g 2.56 kg
Colour Star grey Eclipse black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA 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, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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