Asus VivoBook 16XvsDell XPS 13 9310

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Asus
ASUS VivoBook 16X
VivoBook 16X

Quick Stats

The ASUS VivoBook 16X delivers solid performance for its price, suitable for productivity and light gaming.
The ASUS VivoBook 16X boasts a surprisingly thin and lightweight all-plastic build despite its affordable price tag.
The Asus VivoBook 16X boasts a vibrant 16-inch full HD LED display with impressive color output consistently.
The ASUS VivoBook 16X boasts an impressive feature set with a strong processor and ample storage capacity available.
Dell
Dell XPS 13 9310
XPS 13 9310

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 13 9310 delivers solid performance for creative workloads and occasional gaming sessions, overall.
The Dell XPS 13 9310 boasts exquisite build quality that sets it apart from competitors overall.
The Dell XPS 13 9310's impressive display boasts vibrant colours and sufficient brightness for a superior viewing experience.
The key feature of the Dell XPS 13 9310 is a Core i7-1165G7 chip with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus VivoBook 16X
Winner
#396
Dell XPS 13 9310
#397
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus VivoBook 16X
#35
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9310
#678
Display
Asus VivoBook 16X
#366
Dell XPS 13 9310
#205
Winner
Performance
Asus VivoBook 16X
#389
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9310
#498
Build
Asus VivoBook 16X
#510
Dell XPS 13 9310
#177
Winner
Features
Asus VivoBook 16X
#280
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9310
#293

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS VivoBook 16X
Dell Dell XPS 13 9310
up to 40GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i7-1195G7
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
1x M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus VivoBook 16X

Strengths

Offers a really strong all-around value package
Has a large 16-inch display and good aspect ratio for vertical screen space
The Asus Ergo Sense keyboard is excellent with key travel, click and backlighting
The touchpad is big and responsive with an optional fingerprint sensor
The display has anti-glare coating and 600 nits of brightness for good color representation
Has a powerful Intel Core i5 processor and fast SSD storage for solid performance
Good battery life, especially considering the large display

Weaknesses

No SD card slot available
Built-in speakers are not great for music and movies
Battery life is only average (3-7 hours) with heavy tasks
Fans can be audible during heavy loads
Gets warm at the bottom while gaming, but stays cool on palms and keyboard

Dell XPS 13 9310

Strengths

The Dell XPS 13 9310 has a fresh new design with intel tiger lake action stuffed inside.
It's definitely one of the better ultra portables that you'll find out there.
The laptop goes from fast to sleep to ready for action in literally as long as it takes you to scan your finger or face.
Benchmarking with the likes of cinebench throw up quite respectable scores for a machine with an integrated gpu.
You can do some respectable amounts of gaming on the dell xps 13, although not too demanding games may run well even on ultra settings.
The wireless performance is strong too with wi-fi six on board which is great news if you've upgraded your home router already.
The battery life is pretty damn decent, usually dragging a solid sort of four and a half to five hours of use out of it from a full charge.

Weaknesses

The laptop's bottom edge does get a little bit warm at times although thankfully not to chestnut roast levels.
Despite the crazy thin finish, you do actually have two internal fans to help keep that hot air moving out of the laptop, which may cause some noise.
Although the 4k video editing experience was fine with patience, it took a little while to process video things like that.
The original doom reboot rather optimistically wanted to run on the ultra settings which of course was a stuttery mess.
The built-in mics and the laptop as well do not have a privacy switch which is slightly annoying.
You will look a bit grainy if you don't get some decent light on you when using the 720p hd webcam.
Intel's integrated iris xc graphics may not be as powerful as dedicated GPUs, limiting gaming performance to somewhat smooth but lower frame rates.
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Asus VivoBook 16X

The Asus VivoBook 16X offers an impressive value package for its price. With a large 16-inch display, 12th gen Intel Core i5 processor, and 16GB of RAM, this Windows 11 laptop is well-suited for content creation, productivity, and light gaming. The device also features an excellent Asus ErgoSense keyboard, big trackpad, and good battery life, making it a great option for students, professionals, and creators alike.

Dell XPS 13 9310

The Dell XPS 13 9310 is a sleek ultra-portable laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance in a remarkably compact package. Powered by Intel's Tiger Lake chipset, it boasts impressive specs, including a Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM. While it may not have a dedicated GPU, its integrated Iris Xe graphics aim to provide a seamless experience for creative tasks and light gaming. With its slender design and robust battery life, this laptop is poised to impress those seeking a versatile and efficient computing solution.

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