The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is often more expensive and offers high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work due to its powerful Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 3060 graphics card. It also has a better screen for colors and fast motion, making it suitable for intensive gaming. However, it's heavier and offers less battery life, which affects portability. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is significantly less expensive, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it more portable, but its performance is lower, with an integrated graphics chip suitable for general use. The Dell's screen is less capable for color-intensive tasks and not designed for fast motion or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
8.3/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which offer strong performance for demanding tasks, and its high-quality, high-resolution screen with excellent color coverage and contrast ratio. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while lighter and more portable with longer battery life, utilizes an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated graphics and has a more modest screen, making it suitable for less-intensive engineering work but not as equipped for heavy-duty design applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
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 X16 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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 X16 offers a high-resolution display that is bright and uses a panel type that delivers crisp and vivid images, which is why it excels for general use and engineering tasks where precise colors are key. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a fair display that is adequate for day-to-day tasks and some engineering work but lacks the superior color range and the high refresh rate needed for a premium gaming experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$479
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a powerful CPU and high-quality GPU, making it suitable for general use with good screen quality and the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible, but its bulk and battery life make it less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while having a capable CPU for general tasks, offers a balance with longer battery life and better portability, however, it has a less powerful GPU and lower screen quality relative to the ASUS.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
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 X16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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