ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Dell G5 (SE 5505)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G5 (SE 5505)
Dell G5 (SE 5505)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Dell G5 (SE 5505). 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.

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 G5 (SE 5505) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G5 (SE 5505) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

affordable gaming option

fast refresh rate

adequate thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

dim display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Dell G5 (SE 5505)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Dell G5 (SE 5505) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
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 3.096 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Firmament green Supernova silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% 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, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
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 G5 (SE 5505)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 5600M
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, 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 G5 (SE 5505)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Dell G5 (SE 5505)
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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