Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9700 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell XPS 17 9700 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9700 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

excellent battery life

spacious trackpad

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no full-size usb

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9700 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Platinum silver Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 16"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 266 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, HDR 400 compatible, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Eyesafe technology, 0.0954 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 5 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free -
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - M5039W
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