Dell Vostro 15 3530 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 Comparison

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Dell Vostro 15 3530 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425, two laptops from Dell and Asus. Dell Vostro 15 3530 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 was launched in March 2024. There is 14 months difference between Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 so it would still give an advantage to younger Zenbook 14 OLED Q425.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Vostro 15 3530 and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Vostro 15 3530 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor U300
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
4GB Ram
358.5 x 235.56 x 15.52-17.5 mm (14.11 x 9.27 x 0.61-0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 Key Specs

Launched in March 2024
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (8-Cores)
8GB Ram
312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm (12.3 x 8.67 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Vostro 15 3530 over Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 over Dell Vostro 15 3530

Weight	1.28 kg vs 1.63 kg	0.35 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.7% vs ~79.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 6.6 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 400:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 100 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 20 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	5.76-6.02 TFLOPS vs 2.703 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.9 x 7.3 cm vs 11.5 x 8.0 cm

Common Strengths of Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 and Dell Vostro 15 3530

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs March 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Dell Vostro 15 3530 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Vostro 15 3530 and the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)	1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
Surface Area	844 cm2 (130.8 inches2)	688 cm2 (106.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.5%	~82.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.6 mm	~5.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Dell Vostro 15 3530 and the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 External Dimensions

Weight

Vostro 15 3530 weighs 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs), whereas the Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 weighs 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Vostro 15 3530 1.63 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 1.28 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Vostro 15 3530 17.50 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 14.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Vostro 15 3530 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Vostro 15 3530 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Processor U300 Intel Core i3 1305U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	1.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	5 (1P + 4E)	Arc Graphics (8-
Number of Threads	6	22
L3 Cache	8 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1579	1745
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4101	14983

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Vostro 15 3530 and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Processor U300

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX550 2GB	Intel Arc iGPU (8-Cores)
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1320 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	25 W	W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS	5.76-6.02 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	7.47 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	128
TMUs	32	8
ROPs	16	4

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Vostro 15 3530 has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS whereas the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.76-6.02 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	7467 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vostro 15 3530's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Vostro 15 3530	Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	41 Wh 54 Wh	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Voltage	11.25 V
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vostro 15 3530's 41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Vostro 15 3530 41 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 75 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Vostro 15 3530 and the Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Vostro 15 3530 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Vostro 15 3530 and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vostro 15 3530 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vostro 15 3530 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Zenbook 14 OLED Q425's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Vostro 15 3530 100 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Vostro 15 3530 220 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 500 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Vostro 15 3530 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vostro 15 3530 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 have USB-A ports. Vostro 15 3530 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 have USB Type-C ports. Vostro 15 3530 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vostro 15 3530 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 feature an HDMI port. Vostro 15 3530 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Vostro 15 3530 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vostro 15 3530 and Zenbook 14 OLED Q425 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No