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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering tasks, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will be the better option. It has a more powerful processor and graphics card, which are crucial for these demanding tasks. However, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen display, which could be preferred if you value superior screen quality and touch capability for general use and media consumption. The XPS 13 Plus also boasts a longer battery life and is significantly more portable due to its lighter weight. It's important to consider that while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a sleeker design and is more suitable for general business use, it may not handle high-performance tasks as well as the ASUS. Conversely, the ASUS is less portable and has a shorter battery life, but excels in performance-heavy areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is regarded as excellent for engineering and design because its high-end CPU and GPU pair allow for robust performance in demanding tasks, and its large, quality screen supports detailed visuals, although it's less portable and heavier than some alternatives. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus provides very high screen resolution and double the RAM for multitasking, in a compact and highly portable form, but its integrated graphics are less powerful for GPU-intensive work than those in the ASUS.
Software Development
7.7
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
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
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers high resolution and brightness along with a solid panel type, making it delightful for everyday tasks, but its refresh rate is lower which isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming or 3D work. The Dell XPS 13 Plus also boasts superb resolution and brightness with strong color coverage that benefits detailed engineering and design work, while like the ASUS, its refresh rate holds it back for gaming and 3D applications. Despite both having detailed, vivid displays for general and professional use, neither laptop is optimal for high-refresh-rate needs such as gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in general use due to its higher RAM capacity, superior OLED screen with a higher resolution and touchscreen feature, and longer battery life, making it highly portable and ideal for a variety of tasks. On the other hand, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers good general use capabilities with a strong CPU and high-end GPU, making it suitable for more demanding applications, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might limit its portability compared to the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,842
$1,849
$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 XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,842 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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