Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 3480 and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA). 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.

Dell Inspiron 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 3480 and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 111.94 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, 0.2265 mm pixel pitch, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8106 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode -
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 3480 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - L1204W
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