If you prioritize gaming or intensive engineering tasks and are willing to pay more for that performance, you might prefer the ASUS ROG Strix G15 with its high-end AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated graphics card. However, the ASUS is also heavier and bulkier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 offers better portability due to its lighter weight and more compact design, but with its integrated graphics and mid-tier Intel processor, it's less suited for demanding tasks. The Dell may also have a longer battery life and could be more cost-effective if your usage is centered around general tasks and occasional media consumption. 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
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is superior for gaming and 3D tasks due to its AMD RX 6800M GPU, which offers robust graphical performance, and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, enhancing fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while having a quality display, is limited by a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offer screens with clear resolution, strong brightness, and a panel type that renders sharp images and vibrant colors satisfyingly well. Engineers and designers will appreciate that both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation in projects requiring precise hues. However, gamers and 3D professionals may find the screen quality lacking on both devices due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potentially less immersive experiences when rapid on-screen action is essential.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 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 16 5630 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
$849
$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 16 5630 costs $849.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a high-performance AMD CPU and dedicated AMD graphics, making it superior for tasks requiring intensive computational power and graphic processing, such as engineering and design; moreover, it offers an impressive screen refresh rate and color coverage, conducive to detailed visual work. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while lighter and more portable, relies on integrated graphics, which may be less suited for demanding graphic applications, though it still offers a high-resolution screen with good color accuracy for general engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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."
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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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