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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high performance and superior display quality for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, and you're not concerned about spending more, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels with its powerful processor, high-resolution OLED touchscreen, and dedicated graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 is more affordable, offers good battery life, and is lighter, making it highly portable for general use and business applications. It has less storage, a lower-resolution IPS screen, and relies on integrated graphics, which limits its capabilities for demanding engineering or gaming tasks. Choose the Dell Latitude for a balance of affordability and portability, or the ASUS Zenbook Pro for top-tier performance and display quality at a higher cost and with less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-end CPU and GPU, substantial RAM, and a superior OLED screen, but these features come with less portability and shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, which provides more modest performance suitable for lightweight tasks, greater portability and longer battery life, along with a lower-quality screen and less RAM.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.0
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and high-resolution OLED screen, while the Dell Latitude 5430, with its integrated Iris Xe graphics and a lower resolution IPS screen, offers moderate performance in those areas. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU and screen quality of the ASUS make it a preferable choice for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers greater performance for engineering and design roles with a higher-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color coverage, which justifies its higher weight, making it less portable than the Dell Latitude 5430.
Content Creation
8.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X's higher resolution and brighter display offer a more vibrant and clearer image, making it superior to the Dell Latitude 5430's fair display quality. In engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamuts, such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensure more accurate color representation, which is critical for precision work, while Dell's offering provides only adequate color performance. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate on the ASUS may lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming, despite its high resolution and panel quality, whereas the Dell also lacks in this aspect, due to a similar focus on business applications rather than high-end gaming performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$790
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Dell Latitude 5430 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Dell Latitude 5430 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $790 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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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