If you require a laptop with high-end gaming capabilities or for tasks such as 3D rendering or machine learning that need more powerful hardware, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is an excellent choice, albeit more expensive and with a heavier design that might affect portability. On the other hand, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option for general use or light engineering tasks, with better portability and longer battery life, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 could be the right pick. It won't match the ASUS's performance for more demanding applications, but it's a practical choice for everyday computing needs. 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 16 5625
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
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 and a 165Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing both graphic detail and smoothness in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a more modest integrated Vega 8 graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are adequate for less demanding games but won't deliver the same level of visual fidelity or fluid motion as the ASUS for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.1/10
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 16 5625 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 3070 GPU that outmatch the Dell Inspiron 16 5625's Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated graphics, alongside superior screen quality with higher resolution and refresh rate, beneficial for detailed design work. Despite its strengths, the Zephyrus G15 is less portable and noisier under load than the lighter and quieter Dell Inspiron, which offers a touchscreen and a higher aspect ratio screen better suited for productivity but compromises on gaming-grade performance features.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a high-quality display with a high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use, while its wide color gamut suits engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops affects its suitability for gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its fair screen quality, offers a balanced experience for general tasks and engineering work, albeit with lower color accuracy, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 16 5625 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior general use experience with its high-quality screen, powerful CPU and GPU, larger battery, and higher RAM capacity, while also maintaining commendable portability and having a significantly longer battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, however, provides good value by including a quality screen that supports touch, a decent processor for everyday tasks, and very good heat management and keyboard quality, but it compromises on the storage capacity and graphic performance compared to the ASUS model.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.5/10
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
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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."
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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