The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, being more expensive, is aimed at high-performance tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, backed by its powerful processor and advanced graphics. You'll enjoy a larger, high-refresh-rate screen with excellent color coverage and contrast, but it's more substantial and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is more affordable and offers great portability with a longer battery life, making it a solid choice for general use and multimedia with its decent display and build quality. However, it's equipped with a less powerful integrated graphics solution, making it less suitable for gaming and demanding engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end CPU, more powerful dedicated GPU, and higher-quality display features, including screen resolution and color space coverage. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while still suitable for engineering and design, has less powerful integrated graphics and a less impressive display but comes with better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 likely offers a high resolution and brightness, along with a quality panel type, which makes it excellent for general use and suitable for detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts, but its refresh rate may not be high enough for the fastest motion in gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with fair screen quality, probably has decent resolution and acceptable brightness levels that serve well for daily tasks and some professional work, but limited color gamut coverage and an average refresh rate might not meet the demands of high-end gaming or advanced 3D modeling. For engineering and design, color accuracy is crucial, so although the Dell provides fair performance, professionals may prefer the ASUS for its likely superior color fidelity.
Battery
9.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$479
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 outshines the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use due to its robust CPU, superior screen quality with higher resolution and refresh rate, and larger battery capacity, but it is less portable and heavier. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while having adequate performance for general tasks with a decent screen, is more portable owing to its smaller size and lighter weight, and it also offers a longer battery life despite its smaller battery capacity.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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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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