The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its premium price tag, offers high performance with a top-tier processor and dedicated graphics card, which is ideal for intense gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software. Despite its power, it remains fairly portable with a compact screen size and reasonable weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is more affordable and also includes a robust processor, but its integrated graphics means it's better suited for general use rather than demanding graphics tasks. The Inspiron also has a longer battery life but lower performance capabilities compared to the ASUS. If your work involves heavy graphics and computing tasks, and budget is less of a concern, the ASUS is the preferred option, whereas for more casual use, the Dell provides a good balance of performance and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 surpasses the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, leading to better performance in demanding applications, and its superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers better battery life and is slightly lighter, making it more portable, with the tradeoff being less power for intensive tasks and a lower quality display.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and excellent brightness, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering work, thanks to its wide color coverage. For gaming and 3D applications, however, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced action less smooth compared to other gaming-specific laptops. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a display that is adequately bright and sharp for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but it lacks the wide color gamut and high refresh rate that professionals and gamers would find beneficial for color-critical work and fluid gameplay, respectively.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$479
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 in general use due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher screen resolution and brightness, and more versatile 2-in-1 design for convenience, albeit with less battery life. The Dell, however, is more budget-friendly with decent performance for everyday tasks, offering longer battery life, which may be a priority for users requiring extended unplugged usage.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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