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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is pricier but offers a more premium experience with a smaller, lighter design making it highly portable and a higher-resolution, brighter touchscreen which is better for visual tasks. It also boasts a longer battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, on the other hand, is more affordable, with a larger screen that could be better for multitasking and productivity, yet it’s heavier and doesn't have as long-lasting a battery. While the ASUS performs slightly better for general use, the Dell offers near-silent operation. Both have 16GB of RAM, but the ASUS has double the storage capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
6.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13's panel delivers sharp images with its higher resolution, which also makes it excellent for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy provided by its wide color gamuts is essential. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Zenbook makes it less ideal as it won't be as smooth as displays with faster refresh rates. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a fair experience for general use and engineering with less optimal resolution and color range, and similarly struggles in gaming due to a refresh rate not suited for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent 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 Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 provides high portability with its lightweight design, a solid battery life, and excellent screen qualities, making it ideal for diverse everyday tasks and display-intensive work. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 stands out with a larger screen and robust CPU which is suitable for multitasking; however, it compromises slightly on portability due to its heavier build and offers less battery longevity compared to the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
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 Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because they both possess integrated GPUs, the Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega 8 respectively, which are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs and may not offer the best gaming performance and graphical detail. Both laptops have standard screen refresh rates, which are not optimized for high-frame-rate gaming; additionally, although their CPUs are capable for general tasks, intensive gaming and 3D applications require more powerful processors for optimal performance.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-resolution display and efficient Intel i7 processor, making it suitable for detailed visual tasks and computational software, while being lightweight and portable. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its larger screen and robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, provides a balanced performance for engineering applications, but its heavier build is less portable, and its screen resolution is lower which may affect fine detail work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.6
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 Flip S13 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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