Choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus comes down to your preferences on performance, portability, and specific use cases. Go for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 if top-notch gaming or 3D rendering abilities are a priority, as it has a powerful processor and high-end graphics, but it's also heavier and more expensive. Alternatively, if you prioritize a balance between cost, portability, and good performance for everyday tasks and some light engineering applications, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus with its respectable integrated graphics and lighter build could be the better choice. The ASUS excels in intensive tasks and gaming, while the Dell offers greater portability and economy for general use and less demanding tasks. 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
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
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 Plus 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented engineering work, with broad color gamuts ensuring accuracy for design professionals. However, its lower refresh rate makes fast-moving images in gaming and 3D applications less smooth. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus provides adequate resolution and color representation for both general and engineering use but, like the ASUS, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$1,000
$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 Plus costs $1,000.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for general use due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, which ensure smooth multitasking and demanding applications, coupled with a quality screen and a relatively long battery life, though its larger size and weight reduce portability. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus also offers a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for typical tasks, with a slightly better portable design and screen resolution ideal for day-to-day activities, but falls short on battery life and graphics performance compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 delivers superior performance for engineering and design thanks to its high-end CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, although it is less portable than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus. While the Dell has a good CPU and satisfactory GPU for engineering use, it boasts a more portable design and a higher quality keyboard, making it a balance between performance and convenience.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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 Plus 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."
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
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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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