ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 vs Dell DC15250 i5

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

Winner: Dell DC15250 i5

Dell DC15250 i5 takes 7.5 weighted points vs 5.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. The ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128

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

Under $400
3.9 (6)
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Dell DC15250 i5

Intel Core i5 1334U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $600
4.5 (184)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook X1404VA-I38128DC15250 i5
Gaming2.1/102.5/10
Productivity2.6/104.6/10
Programming2.5/103.6/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/103.1/10
Student3.7/105.6/10
Travel / Portability2.8/105.6/10
AI Workloads2.3/102.9/10
Value for Money7/106.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook X1404VA-I38128DC15250 i5
CPUIntel Core i3-1315UIntel Core i5 1334U
PassMark Score11,51513,245
CPU Cores2P+4E10
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR416 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage128 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weightnull lbs3.64 lbs
Thickness0.7″0.75″
Amazon Rating3.9 ★ (6)4.5 ★ (184)
Value Score7/106.5/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC15250 i5's Intel Core i5 1334U is ~15% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (13,245 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 4.6/10. 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. DC15250 i5: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook X1404VA-I38128: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 128 GBSSD. DC15250 i5: 16 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. The Dell DC15250 i5's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

null lbs / 0.7″ vs 3.64 lbs / 0.75″. The Dell DC15250 i5 is 3.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 2.8 vs 5.6.

Value

Value scores land 7/10 vs 6.5/10. The ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC15250 i5 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 only if budget matter more to you.

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