The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its advanced processor and graphics card, but it's more expensive and less portable than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. The Inspiron 16 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has silent operation, making it suitable for general use, but lacks the higher-end capabilities of the ASUS. If you prioritize battery life and portability over high-performance computing tasks, the Dell could suit your needs, whereas for high-demand computing and gaming, the ASUS is the better option despite being heavier and costlier. 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in general use with a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, a high-quality large screen, and capability for intensive tasks like gaming, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which offers solid performance with a good screen and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use even though it may not handle demanding applications as effectively.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
8.9/10
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU, higher-end GPU, and superior screen quality with better resolution and color coverage, crucial for demanding applications and visual accuracy. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a more modest CPU and integrated graphics, is still capable for engineering tasks but trades off some performance for greater portability and quieter operation, which might be preferred by those valuing mobility and a less intrusive working environment.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
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
6.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers a vibrant and color-accurate display conducive to professional design work due to better color gamut coverage, but for gamers, the lower refresh rate makes the experience less smooth compared to displays tailored for gaming. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620's display, while satisfactory for daily tasks and some design work due to adequate resolution and brightness, may lack the wide color gamut and high resolution that professionals seek. Neither laptop would be ideal for gaming or 3D applications, as poor screen quality in this context hints at insufficient refresh rates, which are critical for the fluid visuals demanded by these intense visual tasks.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$500
$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 16 5620 costs $500.
"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."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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