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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance during intensive engineering tasks and superior gaming experience are top priorities, and you're okay with less portability, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 with its more powerful graphics card is an excellent option. However, if you prefer a better display for creative work, longer battery life for general use, and a more portable device, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X with its OLED screen is the better choice. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer high-end features for demanding applications, but the right one for you depends on whether you favor gaming and engineering performance over portability and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a better screen quality with an OLED display, a higher resolution for sharper images, and longer battery life which makes it well-suited for general use; its lightweight and slim design also enhance its portability. Conversely, the Dell Alienware m15 R7, while it offers a powerful CPU and high-quality RAM suitable for general tasks, is heavier, has a shorter battery life, and uses an IPS screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, making it less optimal for tasks that benefit from superior display characteristics.
Content Creation
8.5
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
8.2
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X's high resolution and brightness, along with a quality panel type, deliver clarity and detail ideal for general tasks and professional design work, ensuring accurate color representation within extensive color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, its lower refresh rate may not be suited for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother transitions and faster on-screen action are crucial. Similarly, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 provides vibrant and sharp imagery for everyday activities and precision-required engineering tasks with its high-quality display and wide color coverage but falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh capabilities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with high color accuracy needs, though it has a lower refresh rate. In contrast, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate which is optimal for fast-paced gaming, but its IPS screen may have less color accuracy than the OLED display of the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is tailored for engineering and design with its high-resolution OLED display, Intel i7 processor, ample storage, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making for a vivid and smooth visual experience and strong performance in design applications. Meanwhile, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers robust engineering capabilities with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, though at the expense of screen resolution, and its higher refresh rate display and gaming-focused hardware make it versatile for both design work and gaming.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Dell Alienware m15 R7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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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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