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Updated January 12, 2024·
Given your interest in the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, there are several factors to consider. If performance, especially for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, is a primary concern, the ASUS with its higher-end graphics card will offer superior capabilities. However, the Dell Inspiron, while not as powerful in graphics, is lighter and thus more portable, also likely offering a longer battery life due to its less demanding components. While the ASUS offers a better display quality with OLED technology, the Dell should suffice for general use and is more budget-friendly. Both come with similar memory and storage, so for those looking to balance cost and performance for everyday tasks, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 presents a compelling value, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is tailored more towards professionals who require top-notch performance and display quality, at a notably higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.5
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out for engineering and design use with its high-performance i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and superior OLED screen quality, features that excel in handling intensive tasks and visual accuracy. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers good value with its capable i7 processor and integrated graphics, but it compromises on GPU performance and screen resolution, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and design precision.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X likely boasts higher resolution and superior brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color reproduction. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a balance between quality and cost, with good resolution and adequate brightness for general activities and engineering applications but might fall behind in color accuracy compared to the Zenbook. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, both laptops don't excel because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering, though their resolution and panel type might still provide a decent visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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 16X and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is lauded for general use due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample 16 GB of RAM, and high-quality OLED screen which offers vivid colors and sharp images, though its portability is somewhat diminished by a heftier weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 also stands out for general use with the same amount of RAM and a capable Intel i7 CPU, but it excels in portability due to its lighter build and also offers a longer battery life, although its screen quality, being an IPS panel, is not as superior as the OLED panel on the Zenbook.
Content Creation
8.5
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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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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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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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