The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a superior screen with higher resolution, better color accuracy, and a more vivid OLED display, making it ideal for tasks involving visuals, such as photo editing or media consumption. However, it may not last as long on a single charge compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. The Dell Inspiron has a larger screen and more RAM, which could be advantageous for multitasking and productivity, and it's also more affordable. Both laptops have similar processing power and integrated graphics, suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. If the budget is a primary concern and you need longer battery life, the Dell Inspiron may be a better choice, while the ASUS Zenbook could be preferred for its display quality, despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen with superior brightness and color accuracy, supported by a robust CPU and decent RAM, though it may compromise on portability and operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and crisp images for productivity tasks like document editing and web browsing, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its high resolution and brightness, is well-suited for general use. The color accuracy and wide color gamut of the Zenbook's OLED display make it a strong choice for engineering and design professionals who need true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the Dell Inspiron's possibly higher refresh rate may offer a smoother experience, despite the Zenbook's superior resolution and panel type being beneficial to a certain extent.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$500
$200
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$400
$500
$600
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$900
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a vivid OLED screen, making it excellent for activities that benefit from high-quality visuals, and its lightweight design enhances portability for general use, yet it has less RAM and a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which offers more RAM for multitasking and a longer battery life but has a lower resolution, non-OLED screen and is heavier, which could be less convenient for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
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 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals, and an OLED screen for vivid colors and contrasts. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a lower refresh rate and uses an IPS panel, which is generally good for color accuracy but not as vibrant as OLED, contributing to why both are rated as fair options for gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 OLED and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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