Given that the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Dell G15 5520 are similarly priced, your choice may depend on specific needs. If you prioritize lighter weight and longer battery life, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is a better fit. However, if you need more storage out of the box or a higher screen refresh rate for gaming, the Dell G15 5520 might be the way to go. Keep in mind, the Dell is heavier which could be a drawback if you plan to carry it around frequently. Both models are equipped with potent processors and graphics cards, making them suitable for performance-heavy tasks or gaming. Consider what matters most to you – portability and battery life or storage and visuals – to guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
Very good for engineering and design
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for gaming and AI, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell G15 5520 both offer panels with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, making them suitable for general use. For tasks in engineering and design, both laptops have decent color accuracy and coverage that meet the requirements for most professional work, though they might not satisfy the highest standards in color-sensitive tasks. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications as their refresh rates are lower than what's desired for the smoothest visuals and gameplay experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell G15 5520 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15's advantages for general use lie in its higher battery capacity leading to longer usage times and its lighter weight enhancing portability, along with solid performance from its processor and plentiful RAM. The Dell G15 5520, despite a heavier build and lower battery life, offers double the storage and better keyboard and speaker quality, along with a powerful CPU and sufficient memory, making it well-suited for users prioritizing storage and input/ouput quality over mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell G15 5520 are both well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, thanks to their powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPUs, which excel at handling complex graphics. However, the Dell G15 5520 has a higher screen refresh rate (165Hz) compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15 (144Hz), offering a slightly smoother visual experience during fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.2/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell G15 5520 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for content creation.
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
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell G15 5520 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Dell G15 5520 compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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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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