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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Dell Precision 5470 depends on your priorities. If you're looking for a better gaming or 3D rendering experience, the ASUS, with its higher-end GPU and higher refresh rate display, excels in this area. It also has a larger screen and longer battery life, making it better for media consumption. On the other hand, the Dell Precision offers a more portable and business-oriented design, with higher build quality and possibly better support for professional software due to its ISV certifications. It's lighter, making it easier to carry around, and it has better battery life for productivity tasks. The ASUS tends to be less expensive but is bulkier and less suited for professional environments. 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
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Precision 5470 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate that is significantly higher, thus providing smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes. The Dell Precision 5470, while also good for these tasks with its Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, has a lower screen refresh rate, which could mean less fluid motion during gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a higher-end CPU and GPU, making it more capable for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher resolution screen that provides better detail and color reproduction for intricate work. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470 is lighter and thus more portable, but its CPU and GPU, while still powerful, are not as potent as the ASUS's, and its lower resolution screen is less suited for highly detailed visual tasks.
Screen Quality
9.0
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 likely offers a better viewing experience with higher resolution and better brightness, making text clearer and colors more vibrant. For engineering and design, this laptop's higher color accuracy and broader color gamut ensure that professionals can work with a more precise representation of their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Dell Precision 5470 may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, which results in less smooth motion and slower screen updates, critical for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,842
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy, offering a high-quality experience for general use; however, it has a shorter battery life and weighs more than the Dell Precision 5470, which has a very good CPU and amplified portability owing to its lighter weight and longer battery life, despite its lower storage capacity and less powerful GPU.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Dell Precision 5470 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,842 | $1,669 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.26 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"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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Brian Westover | August 2022
"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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