The ASUS TUF Dash 15, with higher performance components like an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, is suited for intensive tasks including 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, it's heavier, thicker, and has a lower battery life, making it less portable. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is lighter and has a touch screen, offering more portability and ease of use for everyday tasks with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics. It's more budget-friendly but not ideal for demanding graphics tasks or gaming. Consider your needs and willingness to trade portability and touch capability for higher performance and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Dash 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 boasts a more robust CPU and double the RAM of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, enhancing its ability to handle multiple tasks and more demanding applications. Additionally, the ASUS offers a higher quality screen with better color coverage and contrast, a larger battery capacity for extended usage, and superior heat management, whereas the Dell offers better portability due to its lower weight and a quieter operating experience.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and more RAM, making it more capable of handling demanding engineering and design software than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, which sports an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated Vega 7 graphics with less RAM; additionally, the Asus offers a higher screen quality, with a better contrast ratio and higher refresh rate. While both laptops are portable, the Dell offers slightly greater portability and less operating noise, but for intensive tasks, the superior hardware of the ASUS will make a significant difference in performance.
Software Development
7.4/10
6.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
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
7.0/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15, with its better resolution and brightness, offers a sharp and vivid display crucial for tasks like browsing, document editing, and watching videos, making it suitable for general use and engineering where detail and color accuracy matter. For engineers and designers, its color gamut coverage ensures more precise color representation, important for tasks that require color fidelity like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS' lower refresh rate means less fluid motion and responsiveness, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, despite its fair screen quality, is less suited for intense visual tasks due to its lower overall display performance.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 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
7.4/10
6.2/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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."
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."
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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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