If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is the better choice due to its powerful processor and graphics card, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. However, if you are looking for a lighter, more portable laptop with longer battery life for general use and you don't need as much graphical power, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 would be a more cost-effective option but bear in mind it's not suited for intensive gaming or heavy graphical tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in gaming and 3D because it has a powerful dedicated GPU, the AMD RX 6800M, and a high refresh rate screen at 300Hz which ensures smoother visuals during fast-paced gaming sessions. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has an integrated Vega 8 graphics, which is less powerful, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it capable for less intensive gaming and 3D applications but not as optimal as the ASUS for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior performance for engineering and design thanks to its high-end CPU and dedicated GPU that are ideal for tasks like 3D modeling and computational simulations, whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while still suitable for lighter engineering and design work, lacks the dedicated GPU power and has a less powerful, though still capable, CPU; plus, it boasts better portability and a sharper display due to its smaller form factor and higher screen resolution.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a balance of resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks and clear imagery for engineering work, but its refresh rate is lacking for the fast-paced visuals desired in gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 provides adequate resolution and brightness for standard activities and enables decent color representation for creative tasks, yet it doesn't meet the higher refresh rate demands of gamers and 3D designers. For engineering and design, while both laptops support a range of colors, they may not cover the full spectrum needed by professionals for the most accurate color work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$479
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, while its larger screen with decent color coverage is good for multimedia consumption, but it's heavier and less portable with fair battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, on the other hand, provides a solid CPU and equal RAM for everyday tasks, and is lighter with very good battery life and a smaller, higher-resolution screen, which makes it more portable, though it may not handle intensive tasks or gaming as well as the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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