The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while a bit heavier and less portable, offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, thanks to its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. Its higher refresh rate display is beneficial for fast-motion content but has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is slightly lighter, offers a little longer battery life, and includes a touch screen. The Dell's AMD Ryzen processor with integrated graphics isn't as powerful for intensive tasks, but it's sufficient for general use and offers quieter operation. Choose the ASUS if performance is a priority and the Dell if you prefer longer battery life and a touch screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which has integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 graphics and a refresh rate of 60Hz. While both laptops have displays with similar resolutions and size, the dedicated GPU and faster refresh rate in the ASUS make it better suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
In general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a vibrant display with better resolution and brightness, making for a clearer and more comfortable viewing experience, while the Dell Inspiron's screen is adequate but doesn't quite match up. For engineering and design professionals, the Vivobook's higher coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means it can represent a wider range of colors more accurately, which is crucial for detailed work, but the Inspiron's fair gamut coverage could be sufficient for less color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can limit the smoothness of motion and responsiveness, a gap where even the Inspiron's fair resolution and panel type do little to compensate for their similarly underwhelming refresh rates.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 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.
Cost
$1,200
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $1,000.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 16 5625 compare to other laptops
"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."
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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