ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Dell G3 (15 3500)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G3 (15 3500)
Dell G3 (15 3500)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) 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 S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

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 S15 (S530UA) and Dell G3 (15 3500)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Dell G3 (15 3500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.818 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.56 kg
Colour Firmament green Eclipse black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display 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 S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 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 S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 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, 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 S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
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 S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 S15 (S530UA) Dell G3 (15 3500)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) 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)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Model Number EJ490T -
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