Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Magnetite 2026
Dell
71 Overall Score
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ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
ASUS
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Magnetite 2026
No customer feedback yet
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
72 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The ASUS VivoBook S15 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, responsive performance, and impressive battery life. Users appreciate the vibrant OLED screen, comfortable keyboard with numpad, and the ability to handle light gaming. However, some express disappointment with build quality, reporting issues like screen flickering, fan rattling, and fragility after minor drops. A few also note that the keyboard feels cheap and that the finish is prone to smudging.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Responsive performance
- Comfortable keyboard with numpad
- Large and smooth trackpad
Cons
- Inconsistent build quality
- Screen flickering reported
- Fan bearing rattling after months
- Fragile screen on minor drops
- Cheap-feeling keyboard
Build quality 8
Display quality 10
Battery life 6
Performance 12
Keyboard 6
Design and portability 9
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" | ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 1, Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | micro HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.55 kg | 1.88 kg★ |
| Battery | 96 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Magnetite 2026
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Magnetite 20260.012score per dollar
vs
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 20230.116score per dollar
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023 offers 9.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16"
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
