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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior performance with its high-end processor and powerful dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Its OLED touchscreen and high resolution deliver excellent color accuracy and image quality for creative professionals. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient to carry around. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, on the other hand, is more portable and affordable, with adequate performance for general use and longer battery life. While its integrated graphics are less powerful, it should suffice for everyday tasks and light content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent 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
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, a powerful Intel CPU, and substantial RAM, making it very good for general use, especially tasks like photo and video editing that benefit from vibrant screen colors and brisk performance. However, it is less portable and has lower battery life, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its decent AMD CPU and IPS panel for sharp visuals, provides good general use performance at a lighter weight and with longer battery life, though its screen quality and processing power are not as high-end as the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, providing greater graphical horsepower compared to the integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics found in the Dell Inspiron 16 5625. Both laptops share similar screen refresh rates, but the ASUS has a higher-resolution OLED screen which results in better screen quality, enhancing the visual experience in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in engineering and design tasks with a high-performance Intel i9 processor, expansive RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, enhanced by an OLED screen with superior color accuracy and resolution, making it very suitable for intensive visual tasks. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, while still competent for engineering and design use with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Vega 8 graphics, offers less raw power and a lower quality IPS screen, but gains in portability and has a quieter operation, which could be favorable in shared working environments.
Content Creation
8.7
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
8.3
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a sharp, high-resolution display with strong brightness and panel quality, making it great for general use and suitable for detailed engineering and design work, thanks to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother motion. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 provides a fair viewing experience for general tasks and limited design work but has a less capable display in terms of color accuracy for professional design and low refresh rate not suitable for demanding 3D activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $800.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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