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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is a good choice if you're looking to save money without sacrificing too much performance, especially if you need a laptop for demanding tasks like gaming or engineering, as it includes a dedicated graphics card. However, the Vivobook is heavier and not as portable as the Dell XPS 13 Plus. The XPS 13 Plus, while pricier, offers a more compact, lightweight design and a higher resolution display, making it suitable for frequent travelers who also require a high-quality screen for general usage or media consumption. Keep in mind that the XPS 13 Plus uses integrated graphics, which may not be as powerful for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with a larger screen and generally adequate CPU and RAM, can handle everyday tasks comfortably, but it might be less portable and have a shorter battery life compared to the Dell XPS 13 Plus, which offers higher screen quality, superior portability with a smaller frame, and longer battery life, making it exceptionally good for carrying around and using for extended periods without needing to recharge.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is superior for graphics-intensive activities compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in the Dell XPS 13 Plus. However, while the Vivobook's higher screen refresh rate benefits fluid visuals in gaming, the XPS 13 Plus offers a higher resolution OLED display for sharper image quality, though with a lower refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS Vivobook 16X, the visual fidelity is suitable for everyday tasks and professional applications like engineering due to its satisfactory resolution and color accuracy, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D work because of its limited refresh rate. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution and superior color range, making it excellent for precise design work while remaining very good for general usage; however, like the ASUS, it is not ideal for gaming or 3D applications because of its lower refresh rate. For general use, both laptops provide screens that are bright and clear, but for specialized tasks in engineering and design or for the smooth visuals required by modern gaming, each has its distinct advantages and limitations.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,849
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, significant RAM, dedicated GPU effective for tasks requiring graphical power, and a screen that is both large and has a high refresh rate, although it is less portable and has a lower screen resolution compared to the Dell. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while offering a highly portable package with a superior screen resolution and OLED technology for exceptional color accuracy and contrast, relies on integrated graphics, which may limit performance in highly demanding graphical tasks, but compensates with more RAM for multitasking and a longer battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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