Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Premium Comparison

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In this review, we will be comparing Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium, two laptops from Asus and Dell. Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 was introduced to market in January 2026 and Dell Pro Max 16 Premium was launched in January . As you can see, Pro Max 16 Premium is 56 years older than Zenbook A16 UX3607. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Asus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus ExpertBook Ultra	January 2026	14.0"	310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607	January 2026	16.0"	353.5 x 242.4 x 13.8-16.6 mm	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407	January 2026	14.0"	319.6 x 206.4 x 0.9 mm	0.79 kg (1.74 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2026 GU606	January 2026	16.0"	354 x 246 x 14.9-16.4 mm	1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP 2026	January 2026	13.4"	300 x 204 x 14.5-14.9 mm	1.72 kg (3.79 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX651	January 2026	16.0"	355 x 246 x 19.9-24.9 mm	2.82 kg (6.22 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405	January 2026	14.0"	311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403	January 2026	14.0"	311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Dell Pro Max 16 Premium before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 Key Specs

Launched in January 2026
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB Ram
353.5 x 242.4 x 13.8-16.6 mm (13.92 x 9.54 x 0.54-0.65 inches)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

Dell Pro Max 16 Premium Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
GPU: Intel Arc 140T
16GB Ram
353.8 x 240.28 x 20.24-22 mm (13.93 x 9.46 x 0.8-0.87 inches)
Weight: 2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 over Dell Pro Max 16 Premium

Weight	1.20 kg vs 2.19 kg	0.99 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	4.4 mm vs 4.6 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1500:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	212 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU

Reasons to choose Dell Pro Max 16 Premium over Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~87.3% vs ~86.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS vs 1.7 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell Pro Max 16 Premium and Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v5	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Pro Max 16 Premium and Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Premium: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 and the Dell Pro Max 16 Premium.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
Surface Area	857 cm² (132.8 inches²)	850 cm2 (131.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86.6%	~87.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.4 mm	~4.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Brown	Black

Comparison of the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 and the Dell Pro Max 16 Premium External Dimensions

Weight

Zenbook A16 UX3607 weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs), whereas the Pro Max 16 Premium weighs 2.19 kg (4.83 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 Zenbook A16 UX3607 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Pro Max 16 Premium is 0.14 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Premium: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-94-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-96-100)	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz	2.0 GHz
Number of Cores	8	16 (6P + 10E)
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	6 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Arc Graphics 140T
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	3 nm

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 Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Dell Pro Max 16 Premium.

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

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Arc Graphics 140T
Base Clock Frequency	280 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1107 MHz	2250 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	30 W	35 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.7 TFLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	9.52 Gbps	8.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	768	1024
TMUs	48	64
ROPs	24	32

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 Zenbook A16 UX3607 has a FLOPS value of 1.7 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Pro Max 16 Premium ' has a FLOPS value of 4.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Pro Max 16 Premium may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 48GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	9523 MHz	8400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the Zenbook A16 UX3607 and the Pro Max 16 Premium, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 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 Zenbook A16 (UX3607)	Dell Pro Max 16 Premium
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) (NPU - data limited)	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (NPU - 13 TOPS)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Arc Graphics 140T
Memory	16 GB	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Asus Zenbook A16 (UX3607)|Dell Pro Max 16 Premium

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	70 Wh	96 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	68 / 130 W	100 / 165 W

On the other hand, the Pro Max 16 Premium features a higher battery capacity of 96 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Zenbook A16 UX3607's 70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
The Pro Max 16 Premium offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Zenbook A16 UX3607's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Premium: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Dell Pro Max 16 Premium 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 Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Zenbook A16 UX3607 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Pro Max 16 Premium's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Zenbook A16 UX3607 features a higher pixel density with 212 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium offer the same refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Furthermore, the Zenbook A16 UX3607 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium offer the same maximum brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Premium Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

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
Zenbook A16 UX3607 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Pro Max 16 Premium does not have USB-A ports.
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium have USB Type-C ports. Zenbook A16 UX3607 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Pro Max 16 Premium has 3x USB 4.0 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
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium feature Thunderbolt ports. Zenbook A16 UX3607 has Thunderbolt 4, while Pro Max 16 Premium has Thunderbolt 5.

HDMI
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Pro Max 16 Premium is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Zenbook A16 UX3607 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Zenbook A16 UX3607 and Pro Max 16 Premium 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)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No