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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable and portable laptop with touch screen capabilities and a higher refresh rate, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 would be a great option; it also offers a higher battery life, ideal for extended usage on the go. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware m15 R7, while more expensive and less portable due to its heavier weight, comes with a more powerful graphics card, which might be better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. Both laptops have high-quality displays, but the ASUS provides more comprehensive color coverage, making it better suited for work with visuals and engineering applications that require color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 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.
Screen Quality
8.5
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS and Dell laptops have panels with pleasing resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to view in various lighting conditions. With engineering and design work prioritized, they offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and longer response times, detracting from the high-speed visual experience these tasks usually require.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is suited for general use because of its 2-in-1 convertible design allowing for laptop and tablet modes, vibrant screen with high brightness and color coverage, and reasonable battery life, but it has a moderate weight that affects portability. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 also caters well to general use with a powerful CPU and GPU, high screen refresh rate for smooth visuals, and sturdy build quality, although it is heavier and might not have as long-lasting battery life as the ASUS, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.8
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its competent GPU and a high screen refresh rate that provides smooth visuals, although its refresh rate is less than that of the Dell Alienware m15 R7, which offers an even more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for extremely fluid gameplay and graphic performance. While both have quality displays and capable CPUs, the Dell's superior GPU and screen refresh rate might make it the preferred option for the most demanding gamers and 3D professionals.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with a convertible design, higher screen brightness, and more vibrant color coverage, making it well-suited for engineering and design where visual detail is key. In contrast, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers a more powerful GPU, which could better handle resource-intensive tasks, but it is heavier and less portable.
Software Development
7.7
7.3
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | Dell Alienware m15 R7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
Dell Alienware m15 R7
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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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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