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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize storage space and a higher resolution screen, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers double the storage and a more detailed display compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16X. The Dell also boasts slightly better battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. However, the ASUS packs a more powerful main processor and dedicated graphics card, delivering superior performance for 3D and machine learning tasks, and engineering applications, although it comes with a higher price and reduced portability due to its larger size and weight. Both laptops are equipped with similar RAM and are suitable for general use and gaming, but if your work demands more intensive graphics processing or you're involved in engineering, the ASUS might be the better choice, while for everyday tasks and greater mobility, the Dell is advisable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 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.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen for content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text reading and media consumption pleasant experiences. For engineering and design tasks, their screens can reproduce a wide range of colors accurately, which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D work where fast-moving visuals are common, both laptops fall short because they don't have the high refresh rates necessary to deliver smooth, stutter-free visuals.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,000 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is favored for general use because it offers a larger screen size and higher refresh rate for a better visual experience, along with a more powerful GPU for smooth multitasking, but it is slightly heavier and with a shorter battery life than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, which provides better portability along with a higher resolution display, more storage, and longer battery life, making it also a strong choice for users who prioritize these aspects.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16X to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, advanced GPU, and high-quality, larger screen, superior for handling intensive tasks and visual work, but it's less portable than the smaller Dell Inspiron 14 Plus which is also good for these tasks, has good screen resolution, alongside a robust CPU and sufficient RAM, though it falls short in GPU power which is crucial for complex graphical calculations. The Inspiron's portability, better battery life, and higher screen resolution make it a versatile choice for on-the-go engineering, but for resource-intensive design work, the Vivobook's stronger GPU and larger screen may prove more advantageous.
Content Creation
7.7
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both 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.
Software Development
7.4
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have 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 Vivobook 16X and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2240 x 1400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 326 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
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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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