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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a significant concern, the Dell Inspiron may be a better option as it typically costs less. On performance, if your work involves intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, the ASUS ZenBook Pro may justify the higher price with its potentially stronger capabilities. For general use, the Dell Inspiron should suffice. If good battery life is crucial, you will need to check reviews as performance laptops often sacrifice battery life. Portability plays a role if you travel often; lighter and thinner laptops like the ASUS can be easier to carry, but you might sacrifice screen size compared to the larger Dell Inspiron. Finally, for engineering tasks requiring powerful hardware, the higher-end ASUS could be worth the investment over the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo surpasses the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 in performance for engineering and design tasks due to its higher RAM capacity, superior OLED screen with better resolution and color space coverage, and a more powerful CPU. While the Dell offers a larger screen and a slightly longer battery life, it falls short with a less impressive IPS display, lower color accuracy, and a CPU that's not as robust, making the ASUS more suitable for intensive tasks despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's high resolution and brightness provide a sharp and vivid display, enhancing daily activities like browsing and viewing media. For engineering and design, this laptop's impressive color accuracy and wide color gamuts support detailed and color-sensitive work, ensuring that visuals are rendered with fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, the lower refresh rate of the ZenBook may lead to less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which are not as optimal as laptops designed specifically for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is great for general use with a higher RAM capacity and an OLED screen that offers sharper images and more vivid colors, plus it has a higher screen brightness, making it excellent for multimedia and creative tasks. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while it has a larger screen size for those who prefer a bigger display, it boasts a longer battery life and a silent operation, appealing to users prioritizing uninterrupted work sessions and lesser distractions.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a higher screen refresh rate, which offers smoother visuals and is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Additionally, while both laptops use integrated graphics, the ASUS's OLED screen with a higher pixel density provides superior screen quality compared to the Dell's IPS display, enhancing the visual experience for games and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.6
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very 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
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo to be very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 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 | 357 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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