The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a higher processing power and better graphics, making it more suitable for intensive engineering tasks and gaming, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while not as powerful, is more portable with a longer battery life and comes at a lower price, making it a good option for general use and everyday tasks. 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
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
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 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 provides an optimal gaming and 3D experience due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, high screen refresh rate, and support for features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS which enhance visual fidelity and performance in graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.9/10
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 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, superior Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and a better screen with higher resolution and brightness, making it very suitable for demanding applications and visuals.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
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 7425 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
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Asus ROG Flow X16 offers a bright, high-resolution display with a quality panel type, providing sharp visuals and vibrant colors, which makes it superior to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425's average brightness and resolution. In engineering and design, the Asus's display covers a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color reproduction for professional tasks, whereas the Dell has a more limited color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are critical, the Asus's lower refresh rate may not keep up with rapid movements as smoothly as some gaming-dedicated screens, while the Dell similarly struggles due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use because they have capable CPUs, sufficient RAM, and high-quality IPS touchscreens with similar aspect ratios, enhancing productivity and multimedia consumption. However, the ASUS has a larger, brighter display with higher color accuracy, a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it better for performance-heavy tasks but at the cost of being heavier and offering shorter battery life, whereas the Dell Inspiron offers greater portability and longer battery life suited for on-the-go use, though it compromises on screen quality and performance.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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 7425 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."
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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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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