Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540 vs ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB
Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 240GB SSD
Dell
24 Overall Score
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ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jasper Gray
ASUS
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 240GB SSD
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ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jasper Gray
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The ASUS Zenbook 14 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning OLED display, powerful performance with Intel Core Ultra 9 and 32GB RAM, and lightweight, premium build. It is highly recommended for college students and professionals, handling multitasking, casual gaming, and daily work with ease. Battery life is solid, lasting through classes or a workday, though some note minor bloatware and limited USB-A ports. Overall, it is seen as an excellent value, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM)
- Lightweight and premium build
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Minor bloatware
- Screen gets smudgy
- Only one USB-A port
- Battery life varies with brightness
Display quality 5
Performance 5
Build quality 4
Battery life 4
Portability 4
Value for money 3
Scores
Student
Compact
Developer
Business
Entertainment
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540 | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-4300U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 240 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.28 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 240GB SSD
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jasper Gray
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 240GB SSD
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jasper Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.