If you prioritize gaming or intensive engineering tasks and are okay with carrying a heavier laptop with shorter battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is designed for that, offering better graphics performance and higher refresh rates. However, if you prefer a lighter laptop for general use with a higher resolution screen that has a longer battery life, and you're not focused on gaming or heavy graphical tasks, then the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 would suit your needs better and at a lower cost. 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 5635
Very good for general use
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 5635 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 16 5635 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition outperforms in engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, providing powerful processing and graphics capabilities suited for demanding software, along with a high refresh rate screen for smoother visual experiences, but it is less portable and has a heavier build.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a high-resolution display with good brightness and color reproduction, making it suitable for everyday tasks and viewing multimedia content. For engineering and design, the same laptop provides ample color accuracy with wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can work with a true representation of their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from quicker screen updates, something gamers and 3D designers highly value.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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 5635 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
$735
$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 5635 costs $735.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a high refresh rate display and better gaming capabilities, making it good for general use and gaming, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, which boasts a higher resolution screen and very good keyboard and speaker quality, along with a lighter build and excellent heat management for very good general use performance.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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 5635 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."
"Compared to the previous year’s Inspiron, Dell upgraded the screen aspect ratio on this generation, but also transitioned to a more minimalistic centered keyboard flanked by up-firing speakers. The 16-inch screen is huge plus and I really appreciate the extra real estate without sacrificing the footprint much. This year’s model is a little larger than last, though, as the former model was already very small for a 15 incher."
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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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