Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 Comparison

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Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630, two laptops from Asus and Dell. Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 was launched in March 2023. There is only 10 months difference between Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1235U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm (14.12 x 9.82 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
356.78 x 251.9 x 17.11-19.95 mm (14.05 x 9.92 x 0.67-0.79 inches)
Weight: 2.06 kg (4.54 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 over Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630

Weight	1.88 kg vs 2.06 kg	0.18 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.9% vs ~82.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 over Asus Vivobook 16 X1605

Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 7 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	6.14 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 and Asus Vivobook 16 X1605

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs March 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 and Asus Vivobook 16 X1605

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 and the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)	2.06 kg (4.54 lbs)
Surface Area	895 cm2 (138.7 inches2)	899 cm2 (139.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.9%	~82.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7 mm	~6.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	Silver

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 and the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 16 X1605 weighs 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 weighs 2.06 kg (4.54 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 1.88 kg

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 2.06 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 19.90 mm

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 19.95 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U	Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1580	1730
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6333	11090
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1654	1816
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6618	14071

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1235U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1237 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1500 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	65 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	6.14 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	2048
TMUs	40	64
ROPs	20	40

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.14 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Vivobook 16 X1605 and the Inspiron 16 Plus 7630, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus Vivobook 16 (X1605)	Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh 50 Wh 70 Wh	86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 / 90 W	90 / 130 W

On the other hand, the Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 features a higher battery capacity of 86 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vivobook 16 X1605's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 42 Wh

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 86 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Vivobook 16 X1605's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 16 X1605 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Inspiron 16 Plus 7630's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 142 ppi

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 300 nits

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 300 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Asus Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 have USB-A ports. Vivobook 16 X1605 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook 16 X1605 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 feature an HDMI port. Vivobook 16 X1605 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook 16 X1605 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 16 X1605 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes