Between the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Dell XPS 13 Plus, the Zenbook typically costs less and offers an Nvidia graphics card, better for light gaming and basic graphic tasks. However, the battery life is shorter than the XPS, and it's heavier, making it less ideal for travel. The XPS, while pricier, provides superior computing power with more RAM and a better processor for demanding applications, longer battery life, and a higher screen resolution, making it more suitable for intensive work and a sharper display. Both have excellent build quality, OLED screens for vivid colors, and are considered premium business laptops, but the XPS has a slight edge in portability due to its lighter weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has solid CPU and RAM for efficient multitasking and a high-quality screen, but the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior CPU performance and screen clarity, making it stand out for more demanding general use. While both are portable and offer good battery life, the XPS 13 Plus edges out with a sleeker design and longer battery endurance, providing an edge for users who prioritize performance and on-the-go convenience.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.3/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X provides a sharp, bright display with vibrant colors, making it pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers similar benefits with perhaps a slight edge in brightness and resolution, enhancing the clarity and readability. For engineering and design, the XPS 13 Plus stands out with superior color accuracy and a wider range of colors displayed, thanks to its excellent coverage of professional color gamuts, making it ideal for tasks that require precision in color representation. However, neither the Zenbook 14X nor the XPS 13 Plus is optimized for gaming and 3D applications, as both lack a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a decent GPU that can handle moderate gaming and 3D applications, but its screen refresh rate isn't as high, which may affect the smoothness in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a stronger GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, providing a better experience for gaming and working with 3D graphics, although it may come with a higher price tag.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is favored for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14X, providing superior multitasking and processing capabilities essential for demanding tasks, as well as a higher resolution touchscreen that enhances detail and interactive design work.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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