The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers significantly better performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its more advanced processor and graphics card. It also has a larger screen and higher screen resolution, which can improve your experience for detailed visual work, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers better portability, making it a good fit for general use and everyday tasks. It can also handle some light gaming and productivity tasks, but it won't perform as well as the ASUS in more demanding applications. If you're looking for a balance between portability and price, while performing regular tasks, the Dell might be the better option, whereas for high-end tasks and gaming, the ASUS is the clear winner despite its higher price and lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-end CPU and abundant RAM for swift multitasking, alongside a superior screen for vivid visuals, but is bulky and has short battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is lighter with longer battery life for better portability, but its modest CPU and RAM, combined with a screen of lesser quality, yield only adequate performance for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a much higher refresh rate, which are critical for graphics performance and smooth visual rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design tasks due to its high-end Intel i9 processor, plentiful 16GB of RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU which are crucial for power-intensive applications, in addition to a high-quality 18-inch IPS display with superior resolution, color coverage, and contrast, though at the expense of portability. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is less suitable with its mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 processor, moderate 8GB RAM, and integrated Vega 7 graphics that offer acceptable performance for less demanding tasks, along with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, but benefits from being more portable.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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.
Software Development
8.1/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
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
8.7/10
6.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution display and superior color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation, while its lower refresh rate reduces its appeal for 3D gaming. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, provides an adequate visual experience for general use and basic design work, but lacks the color gamut coverage professionals need. Moreover, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops’ screens fall short due to their poor refresh rates relative to dedicated gaming laptops, which can diminish the fluidity and responsiveness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 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
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."
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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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