ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 vs Dell DC1525

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128

ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 takes 5.8 weighted points vs 5.5, winning on Pixel Density, Thickness, Price. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128

Intel Core i3-1315U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
3.9 (6)
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Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook X1404VA-I38128DC1525
Gaming2.1/102.3/10
Productivity2.6/104.1/10
Programming2.5/103.2/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/102.8/10
Student3.7/105.2/10
Travel / Portability2.8/105.1/10
AI Workloads2.3/102.6/10
Value for Money7/106.4/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook X1404VA-I38128DC1525
CPUIntel Core i3-1315UIntel Core 3 100U
PassMark Score11,51512,953
CPU Cores2P+4E6
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR48 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage128 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weightnull lbs4.19 lbs
Thickness0.7″0.75″
Amazon Rating3.9 ★ (6)4.3 ★ (264)
Value Score7/106.4/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC1525's Intel Core 3 100U is ~12% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (12,953 vs 11,515). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 2.6/10 vs 4.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Vivobook X1404VA-I38128: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. DC1525: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook X1404VA-I38128: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 128 GBSSD. DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

null lbs / 0.7″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.75″. The Dell DC1525 is 4.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 2.8 vs 5.1.

Value

Value scores land 7/10 vs 6.4/10. The ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Dell DC1525 only if portability matter more to you.

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