The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is more expensive but offers higher performance, especially for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering with its more powerful processor and graphics card. It's suitable for intensive tasks but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 is significantly less expensive, lighter, and has longer battery life, which makes it more portable and better for general use. However, it has less processing power and storage, which may limit its ability for heavy tasks like engineering or gaming. 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 Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for general use with its superior CPU and RAM, offering faster and smoother performance, along with a high-quality screen that makes for a more vibrant display, yet it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Dell Latitude 5430, which offers adequate performance for less demanding tasks along with better portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users despite its lower screen quality.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16's superior gaming and 3D capabilities stem from its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240 Hz, which both contribute to smooth, detailed visuals and a better overall gaming experience. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 uses the significantly less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, which translates into less impressive gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for engineering and design use because it is equipped with a more powerful Intel i9 processor, superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and a higher resolution, more color-accurate screen, making it excellent for demanding tasks that require significant computational power and accurate visual representations.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
9.0/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a vibrant display that benefits general users with its impressive resolution and brightness, and meets the needs of engineering and design professionals with its wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D, this laptop falls short due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay. The Dell Latitude 5430 offers a decent screen suitable for everyday tasks and engineering works with fair resolution and brightness, but it's less ideal for color-dependent tasks and doesn't fulfill the high-refresh-rate demands of gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 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 Latitude 5430 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$790
$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 Latitude 5430 costs $790.
"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."
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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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