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Updated January 10, 2024·
In deciding between the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, the choice largely depends on your specific needs and priorities. If display quality is a priority, the ASUS with its OLED screen offers superior color coverage and a higher pixel density, which is great for vivid visuals and sharpness, but its battery life is shorter than the Dell's. The Dell, on the other hand, runs cooler and quieter, has longer battery life, and features a touchscreen, though with a lower display refresh rate and pixel density compared to the ASUS. Both have similar processing power and memory, but if you're engaged in tasks that benefit from integrated graphics, the Dell's AMD Vega 8 might have an edge. The ASUS lacks a number pad but is more portable due to its lighter weight. The Dell has a more professional look that might be preferable in a business setting. Each laptop has its strengths—choose the ASUS for a better screen and portability, or the Dell for longer battery life and quiet operation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers an OLED screen, which generally provides better color accuracy and contrast, beneficial for tasks like design where screen quality is very important, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 features an IPS display which also offers good color reproduction but not to the extent of an OLED. Both laptops come with powerful CPUs and ample RAM suitable for engineering software, and the ASUS has a dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU, which could offer better graphics performance compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics in the Dell, a consideration if GPU-intensive tasks are frequent.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X's superior panel type, higher resolution, and better brightness provide a crisp and vibrant display, making it very appealing, whereas the Dell Inspiron's average attributes in these areas result in a serviceable but less remarkable visual experience. Professionals in engineering and design will find the ASUS Zenbook 14X's wider color gamuts beneficial for precision work as it reproduces more accurate and diverse colors, which is less pronounced on the Dell Inspiron. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate which might lead to less fluid motion, and while both laptops aren't optimized for these tasks, the Dell Inspiron shares similar limitations.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its Nvidia MX550 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz, provides better performance for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which uses integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and comes with a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate. Both laptops possess high-quality screens and capable processors, but the Zenbook's GPU and refresh rate make it more suited for the tasks involving graphic-intensive gaming and 3D rendering.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"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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