Honor MagicBook X 16vsDell Vostro 15 5501

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Honor
HONOR MagicBook X 16
MagicBook X 16

Quick Stats

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 delivers smooth performance with its Intel Core i5 processor and decent RAM.
The Honor MagicBook X 16 has an excellent magnesium alloy chassis with sturdy construction and premium feel overall.
The HONOR MagicBook X 16 features an impressive 16-inch IPS display with vibrant colors and 300 nits brightness.
The Honor MagicBook X 16 boasts a range of features including USB ports, HDMI, and a USBC port.
Dell
Dell Vostro 15 5501
Vostro 15 5501

Quick Stats

The Dell Vostro 15 5501 offers excellent performance at its price point with smooth Windows 11 operation.
The Dell Vostro 15 5501's build quality is decent but average, lacking a premium or exceptional feel overall somehow.
The Dell Vostro 15 5501 has a decent display quality, but detailed specs are not provided.
The Dell Vostro 15 5501's upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots provide seamless multitasking capabilities efficiently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Honor MagicBook X 16
#578
Dell Vostro 15 5501
Winner
#577
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor MagicBook X 16
#498
Dell Vostro 15 5501
#491
Winner
Display
Honor MagicBook X 16
#390
Winner
Dell Vostro 15 5501
#666
Performance
Honor MagicBook X 16
#739
Dell Vostro 15 5501
#601
Winner
Build
Honor MagicBook X 16
#601
Dell Vostro 15 5501
#572
Winner
Features
Honor MagicBook X 16
#64
Dell Vostro 15 5501
#56
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor HONOR MagicBook X 16
Dell Dell Vostro 15 5501
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i3-1005G1
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (2GB GDDR5, 25W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor MagicBook X 16

Strengths

The laptop has excellent build quality with no flexors on the magnesium alloy chassis.
It has a very reasonable weight of 1.75 kilograms similar to the competition.
You get a really nice slim bezel, 16 by 10 aspect ratio, 16 inch IPS display that pushes a 1920 by 1200 pixel resolution and covers 100% of the sRGB color space.
The display has up to 300 nits of brightness which is sufficient for working indoors.
You get a fingerprint reader embedded on the power button for Biometrics authentication.
Productivity users will appreciate the Magic Book X16 keyboard as it comes with a very spacious number pad and large keycaps for comfortable typing experience.
The laptop performs well and I never hear the fans kick in even when running multiple browser tabs, making it a very pleasant experience to work on.

Weaknesses

The display bezel webcam is a pretty underwhelming 720p camera with no IR sensor for facial recognition.
The backspace, enter, and right shift key are shrunken in size which might not be ideal for some users.
The trackpad isn't as large as I would like it to be but tracks well enough that doesn't force me to use an external Mouse.
Battery life is a far cry from what the company claims with only up to 4 hours of usage on a single charge.
The side panel feature can be accessed by pressing the function plus f11 key which might require some getting used to.

Dell Vostro 15 5501

Strengths

Pretty good CPU (I5 Intel i5 10th gen generation) for a laptop
Can be upgraded to 32 GB RAM (Max of 16 GB in each slot)
Has two SSD slots, allowing for dual drive setup
Battery is good enough and can be used as a spare part
Build quality is good enough despite some struggles with the cable
Can handle Windows 11 installation and runs very well

Weaknesses

Build quality has some flaws (e.g. struggling with cables)
Memory slots are limited to 16 GB Max per slot
Battery removal not recommended before upgrading other components
Potential for damage when removing back panel or other internal parts
Need to reinstall Windows after changing drive (takes around half an hour)
Some parts of the process were not entirely clear (e.g. installing SSD)
Read Full Reviews

Honor MagicBook X 16

The Honor MagicBook X 16 is a mid-range laptop that offers impressive features at an affordable price point. Priced under $3500, this device boasts a sleek metallic design, excellent build quality, and a slim bezel display with a 100% sRGB color space and up to 300 nits of brightness. Equipped with a range of productivity-friendly features, including a fingerprint reader and decent port selection, the MagicBook X 16 is poised to appeal to students and office workers looking for a reliable laptop experience.

Dell Vostro 15 5501

I recently upgraded my Dell Vostro 15 5501 laptop with some impressive results. This mid-range machine has proven to be a solid choice for everyday tasks, and the upgrade process was surprisingly straightforward. I managed to boost its RAM from 8GB to 32GB, install a faster SSD, and even explore other customization options within. In this review, I'll share my experience with upgrading the laptop's components, highlighting what can be improved and what works seamlessly, providing a comprehensive overview of its capabilities.

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