The ASUS TUF Dash 15, priced higher, excels in performance with a better processor and graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. It also has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals but is slightly heavier and thicker than its counterpart. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, more budget-friendly, offers a larger screen with a higher resolution and better portability due to its lighter and slimmer design. While it has adequate performance for general use, its integrated graphics and processor are not as powerful as the ASUS, making it less optimal for highly demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay or 3D rendering. By contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 comes with a less capable Intel Iris Xe graphics solution and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not offer the same level of performance or fluid visuals for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a high resolution and good brightness, making it a solid choice for clarity and visibility in general use and detailed work in engineering; however, its lower refresh rate might not suit fast-paced gaming or 3D work where smooth motion is crucial. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 provides an adequate balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering applications, but might fall short in color accuracy for professional design work. Neither laptop excels in 3D environments due to their subpar refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals in high-speed gaming or animation.
Cost
$1,150
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers robust performance with a higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for general use that may include more demanding applications; however, its larger battery adds to its weight, slightly reducing its portability compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which still delivers ample performance for everyday tasks through an efficient CPU and integrated graphics, while enjoying a lighter build and thus is easier to carry around, albeit with a shorter battery life. Both laptops have quality screens and sufficient memory, but trade-offs include the ASUS's better gaming capabilities and heat management versus the Dell's quieter operation and portability edge.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 Inspiron 16 5620 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."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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