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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is likely more portable due to its smaller screen size and may offer a superior display with OLED technology, which is great for vibrant colors and deep contrasts, often preferred by creative professionals or for media consumption. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with a larger screen, could provide a better experience for productivity tasks and could have a larger keyboard, which might be more comfortable for extended typing sessions. If performance in engineering applications or resource-intensive tasks is a priority, the Dell might be equipped with more powerful hardware suited for such demands but could be heavier and have a shorter battery life due to a bigger screen and possible higher-performance components. In contrast, the ASUS might have a longer battery life, being an ultraportable device with potentially lower power consumption components. It's essential to decide whether portability and display quality are more important for your use case or if you need a larger screen and potentially more power for demanding applications, even if it comes with extra weight and possibly higher costs. 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 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is favored for general use due to its larger screen, more robust CPU, and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which enhances multitasking and overall performance; although the ASUS Zenbook offers an OLED screen with higher pixel density and brightness, the Dell boasts a greater battery life and silent operation, adding to its user convenience. Regarding portability, the ASUS Zenbook is lighter and has a very good portability score which makes it easier to carry, but if maximum performance and extended use without recharging are more critical, the Dell Inspiron takes the lead.
Content Creation
7.6
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts superior screen quality for general use and engineering with its OLED panel that provides high resolution and brightness, as well as broad color coverage important for detail-oriented tasks. Although it has the resolution and panel type that's good for these tasks, the lower refresh rate of the OLED display makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is a priority. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its non-OLED display, offers good resolution and brightness for general use and adequate color accuracy for engineering and design, but like the ASUS, the refresh rate is not optimized for gaming and fast-paced 3D visualizations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is equipped with a 120Hz OLED display, which provides smoother visuals for gaming and supports vibrant colors for 3D work, but its Iris Xe graphics are generally less suitable for high-end gaming or complex 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is tailored for engineering and design due to its OLED display with high color accuracy and contrast, which is advantageous for detailed visual work, and it's equipped with a decent CPU and GPU that can handle various design software; however, its RAM is limited which may affect performance in complex tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a larger and sharper IPS screen and superior CPU and RAM, which contribute to better multitasking and handling of demanding engineering software, plus it's praised for silent operation, but it may trade off display vibrancy and portability due to its size and weight.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 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 | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"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."
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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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