Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Vostro 5481
Dell Vostro 5481

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 5481 and ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W). 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.

Dell Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 5481 and ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - VGA
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Compliant Standards - CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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