Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9700 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC). 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 Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution oled display

sleek modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

relatively heavy build

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9700 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
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86 % - Performance
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85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 36.05 cm x 25.9 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Platinum silver Cool silver
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 266 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
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 Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, HDR 500 True Black, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Optane Memory Supported
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
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 -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 96 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 5 / 20 V 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9700 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge System password
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free -
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - L2014W
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