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Updated February 26, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, prioritize your needs: the ASUS offers higher performance suitable for gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning, but comes with a higher price tag and is less portable due to its size and weight. The Dell Inspiron balances cost and capability for everyday tasks and light engineering work, presenting a more budget-friendly option with better portability and likely longer battery life, but it won't match the ASUS in demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
- Very good for general use
- Excellent 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
8.7
7.7
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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU and RAM, making it more capable of handling intensive tasks with ease, and has a high-quality screen which is great for both work and entertainment, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, on the other hand, provides a balance with decent performance for everyday tasks, longer battery life, and easier portability, but may not excel in screen quality or handle heavy workloads as efficiently as the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.2
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, provides a premium gaming experience, ensuring smoother visuals and better handling of complex 3D tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, offers adequate performance for casual gaming and basic 3D applications, but with reduced smoothness and detail.
Engineering and Design
9.2
7.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU, RAM, and a high-end GPU, making it ideal for demanding engineering applications and ensuring smoother performance with complex designs, while also boasting a high-quality screen for precise visuals. However, it is less portable and may produce more operating noise, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 provides decent performance for engineering tasks with a focus on better portability and quieter operation but may not handle intensive design tasks as smoothly.
Content Creation
8.8
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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
8.5
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
32.0 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 (2024) 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
6.2
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 boasts a high-resolution display with ample brightness, making it excellent for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering, where sharpness and clarity are imperative. Its color gamut coverage, crucial for engineering and design work, ensures accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate does not suit high-speed gaming, where fluid motion and quick image updates are key, despite its robust resolution and panel quality.
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 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,203 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"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."
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"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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