Dell xcto_mb16250_usx vs Asus UX8407AA

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Summary

Processor Family

Intel Core Ultra 9
(Series 2)
Intel Core Ultra 9
(Series 3)

Clock Speed

5.5 Ghz
5.1 Ghz

Capacity

128 GB RAM
32 GB RAM

RAM Features

DDR5
6400 Mhz
LPDDR5X

Hard Disk

2 TB SSD
1 TB SSD

Display Size

16 inches
(40.64 cm)
14.0 inches
(35.56 cm)

Display Features

Touch
100% DCI-P3
0.2ms response time
1000nits HDR peak brightness

OS

Windows 11
Windows 11

Type

N/A
(64-bit) OS

Expert Review

9.5/10
8.5/10

Pros

  • Exceptional CPU and GPU performance
  • Modular RAM, GPU, and ports
  • Stunning 4K Tandem OLED display
  • Enterprise-grade durability and build
  • Intel Core Ultra X9 delivers big gains
  • Gorgeous dual 144Hz OLED displays
  • Much larger 99Wh battery
  • Refined hinge and ergonomics

Cons

  • Runs extremely hot under load
  • Expensive for mainstream buyers
  • Heavier than regular ultrabooks

General Information

Brand

Dell
Asus

Model

xcto_mb16250_usx
UX8407AA

Series

N/A
Zenbook Duo OLED

Thickness

30.90 mm
19.6 mm

Dimensions (WxDxH)

360.00 x 258.60 x 30.90  mm
310.1 x 208.6 x 19.6  mm

Weight

2.55 Kg
1.65 Kg

Colors

Magnetite
N/A

Operating System

Windows 11 Professional
Windows 11 Home Basic

Operating System Type

N/A
64-bit

Display Details

Display Size

16 Inches  (40.64 cm)
14.0 Inches  (35.56 cm)

Display Resolution

3840 x 2400 Pixels
2880 x 1800 Pixels

Pixel Density

283 ppi
243 ppi

Screen to Body Ratio

N/A
93 %

Display Type

OLED
OLED

Display Features

Touch
100% DCI-P3
Low Blue Light
VESA HDR TrueBlack 1000
0.2ms response time
1000nits HDR peak brightness
100% DCI-P3 colour gamut
VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 1000
1.07 billion colors
PANTONE Validated
Glossy display
70% less harmful blue light
With stylus support

Touch Screen Display

Yes
Yes

Refresh Rate

120 Hz
144 Hz

Aspect Ratio

N/A
16:10

Brightness

500 nits
500 nits

HDR Support

Yes
Yes

Performance

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H

Max Clock Speed

5.5 GHz
5.1 GHz

Chipset

Intel WM880
N/A

Number of Cores

24
16

Cache

40 MB
18 MB

Graphic Processor

NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Intel Arc B390

Graphics Memory

24 GB
N/A

NPU

Intel AI Boost up to 13 TOPS
Intel AI Boost up to 50 TOPS

Memory

Capacity

128 GB
32 GB

RAM Type

DDR5
LPDDR5X

RAM Speed

6400 MHz
N/A

Expandable Memory

N/A
32 GB

Storage

SSD Capacity

2 TB
1 TB

SSD Type

N/A
M.2

SSD Interface

N/A
NVMe PCIe (Gen 4)

Battery

Battery Capacity

96 WHrs
99 WHrs

Battery Type

Li-Ion
Li-Ion

Battery Cell

N/A
4 Cell Cell

Power Supply

280 W
100 W

Networking

Wireless LAN

N/A
802.11 b/g/n/be

Wi-Fi Version

N/A
7

Bluetooth

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Version

5.4
5.4

Ports

HDMI Ports

Yes (HDMI 2.1)
Yes (HDMI 2.1)

Thunderbolt Port

1 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x Thunderbolt 5
2 x Thunderbolt 4

SD Card Reader

N/A
No

Ethernet Ports

1
N/A

Headphone Jack

Yes
N/A

VGA Port

N/A
No

Multimedia

Web-cam

Yes
Yes

Web-cam Resolution

8 MP
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
FHD

Audio Solution

N/A
Smart Amp Technology

Speakers

Cirrus Logic CS42L43
Built-in speaker

In-built Microphone

Yes
Yes

Microphone Type

N/A
Built-in array microphone

Peripherals

Pointing Device

N/A
Precision touchpad

Keyboard

N/A
Soft Keyboard 1.7mm Key-travel

Backlit Keyboard

Yes Backlit
N/A

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes
N/A

Face Recognition

N/A
Yes

Others

Warranty

N/A
1 Year

Lockport

N/A
No