ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 Quiet Blue 2025
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 Quiet Blue 2025
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is praised for its fast performance, sleek design, and long battery life, making it a great value for students and remote workers. However, some users report driver compatibility issues with the Snapdragon X processor and note the lack of a backlit keyboard. The 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD are appreciated for smooth multitasking, but the charger cord is considered too short.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sleek and modern design
- Long battery life
- Smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Driver compatibility issues with Snapdragon X
- No backlit keyboard
- Short charger cord
- Snapdragon X limitations for heavy workloads
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
Despite one DOA unit and a mixed experience with cosmetic condition and pre-installed corporate software, the overwhelming majority of buyers found this refurbished laptop to be excellent value. Users praise its speed, pristine appearance, and hassle-free setup, with several noting the seller's responsive customer service when issues arose.
Pros
- Fast processor performance
- Excellent cosmetic condition (immaculate)
- Easy setup and configuration
- Good value for money
- Responsive seller customer service
Cons
- Occasional DOA units
- Blemishes despite 'like new' rating
- Pre-installed corporate software issues
- No full Dell account wipe by refurbisher
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Snapdragon X | Intel Core i7 1185G★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Iris Xe Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4.0 Gen 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 63 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 Quiet Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.