ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Dell G3 (15 3590)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G3 (15 3590)
Dell G3 (15 3590)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Dell G3 (15 3590). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

Dell G3 (15 3590) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G3 (15 3590) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

solid build quality

decent battery life

good cooling system

adequate port selection

mediocre display quality

heavy and bulky

average speaker performance

slow HDD base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Dell G3 (15 3590)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Dell G3 (15 3590) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 36.55 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.318 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.34 kg
Colour Transparent silver Eclipse black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon 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 S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Dell G3 (15 3590)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift -
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Model Number AM016T -
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