The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is a more expensive option with powerful performance suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, owing to its high-end processor and graphics card. It also has a bright, high-resolution screen, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. The Dell Latitude 5431 is more affordable and offers longer battery life, making it highly portable; it's designed with business users in mind. However, it has less storage, a lower resolution screen, and its integrated graphics are not as suited for demanding graphics tasks as the ASUS. If you require a machine for general use and value portability and battery life, the Dell is a strong option, while the ASUS is tailored for users needing peak performance for complex applications. 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 5431
Good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is superior for gaming and 3D work due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5431, with its modest Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate, offers less graphical power and reduced on-screen motion smoothness, making it less suited for intensive graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design applications, and boasts a superior screen with a higher resolution and color accuracy, making it excellent for such tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Latitude 5431 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
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 likely offers a high-resolution display with good brightness and panel quality, making it ideal for general use and tasks that require accurate color representation, such as engineering and design, due to its coverage of broader color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate hampers its suitability for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is crucial. The Dell Latitude 5431, with fair screen quality, provides an adequate screen for everyday tasks and less color-critical engineering work but falls short for gaming and 3D applications, again due to a lower refresh rate and potentially less impressive color coverage.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5431 has somewhat better 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 5431 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$950
$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 5431 costs $950.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a high-performance CPU and graphics card, ample storage and RAM, and excellent screen quality for a vivid display, albeit with less portability and shorter battery life, making it suitable for power users who need a robust machine for demanding tasks and don't mind charging more frequently. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431, while having a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, excels in battery endurance and is considerably lighter, appealing to users requiring a laptop that is easy to carry around and lasts longer on a single charge, even if it means sacrificing some performance and display richness.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 5431 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 Latitude 5431 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."
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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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