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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is better for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, but with the tradeoff of being heavier and having less battery life compared to the Dell XPS 13 Plus. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, on the other hand, is more portable with a longer battery life, and it has more RAM, which could make multitasking smoother, but it relies on integrated graphics, which are less powerful for graphics-intensive tasks. They're similarly priced, so if portability and battery life are top priorities, the Dell is the better choice, whereas if you need better graphics performance, the ASUS is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.4
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060, a dedicated graphics card that excels in gaming and 3D applications, and both the ASUS and the Dell XPS 13 Plus feature screens with a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for gaming and general 3D use. While the Dell XPS 13 Plus relies on Intel's integrated Iris Xe graphics, which are decent for light gaming and 3D tasks, enthusiasts might prefer the ASUS for its more powerful GPU.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for content creation, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X provides a balance of high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but its refresh rate isn't geared toward the fast-paced visuals required by gamers or 3D designers. The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in displaying rich and accurate colors crucial for professional engineering and graphic design workflows, with its display covering a broad range of color spectrums. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack the high refresh rates that ensure smooth motion and responsiveness, which is paramount in these fields.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers robust performance with its higher-tier CPU and dedicated graphics, ample storage, and quality OLED screen, but is less portable due to its weight and larger form factor, along with a shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 Plus shines with its lighter weight and longer-lasting battery, superior portability, and twice the RAM, which aids multitasking, though it has less storage and relies on integrated graphics which are less suited for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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