The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a larger screen, higher refresh rate, and better screen resolution which enhances gaming and multimedia consumption. With a more powerful graphics card, it's well-suited for gaming and creative tasks but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. The Dell Precision 5470, on the other hand, is lighter and boasts longer battery life, making it more portable. Its professional-grade graphics card is optimized for engineering and design software. It's more expensive than the ASUS but is a better fit for professional work environments requiring mobility and long battery life. Your choice should align with your primary use case and desired balance between performance and portability. 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
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Precision 5470 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are excellent for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. In comparison, the Dell Precision 5470 includes an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less optimal for gaming but still capable for 3D tasks..
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and detail for general use and engineering tasks, plus wide color gamuts ensuring accurate colors crucial for design work. However, its lower refresh rate diminishes the smoothness necessary for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. Conversely, the Dell Precision 5470, while featuring a good-quality display suitable for daily tasks and professional design, falls short for gaming due to similar refresh rate limitations.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 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
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU, along with a higher resolution and refresh rate touchscreen, better suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work; however, it's heavier and larger, affecting portability. In contrast, the Dell Precision 5470's Intel i7 CPU and RTX A1000 GPU are competent, and it's lighter and more compact, which enhances its portability, although its screen isn't touch-enabled and has a lower resolution and refresh rate, which may be less optimal for intricate design tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Precision 5470 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 Precision 5470 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."
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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