The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers superior performance with a high-end processor and powerful graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, this performance comes at the cost of battery life, portability, and a higher price. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more budget-friendly, offers better battery life, and is more portable, but it has less storage and is less capable of handling demanding tasks due to its integrated graphics. It's ideal for general use and can manage lightweight gaming and casual creative work. If high performance for demanding applications is a priority and budget allows, go with the ASUS, but if you prefer longer battery life, ease of carrying, and general use at a lower cost, the Dell is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent 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
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
8.8/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its high-end Intel i9 processor and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a larger, higher resolution screen which is crucial for detailed work, whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while still capable with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, offers less raw power and a lower resolution screen suitable for less demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
9.0/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a high-resolution display with vivid color reproduction, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy are key. However, its lower refresh rate hinders its performance for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with a more modest display, holds its own for everyday tasks and casual design work, but it lacks the color range and resolution for precision work and the speed necessary for high-end gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$2,059
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are well-suited for general use due to their ample RAM and capable CPUs, ensuring smooth multitasking and good performance. The ASUS offers high-resolution display, larger storage, and a stronger GPU suitable for graphics-intensive tasks, but it's heavier, less portable and has shorter battery life, while the Dell boasts longer battery life and better portability, making it versatile for on-the-go use despite its lower storage and less powerful integrated graphics.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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