When choosing between the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, consider use case and preferences. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its powerful GPU. If long battery life is a priority, the Dell provides that, along with a touchscreen and a larger, higher resolution screen that's more suitable for general use and productivity. The ASUS is slightly more expensive; your choice depends on whether performance or features like a better screen and longer battery life are more important to you. The Dell is also slightly lighter, benefitting portability. 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 5625
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 5625 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
7.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5625 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 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers richer and more accurate colors with better resolution and brightness, making it a solid choice for general tasks and detailed engineering work, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 provides adequate color representation and visibility for casual use and non-specialized design tasks. However, the ASUS falls short in gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less conducive to the smooth visual experience demanded by these scenarios. The Dell, sharing a similar shortfall in refresh rate, also does not cater well to the needs of gamers or professionals in high-motion graphic fields.
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 Inspiron 16 5625 costs $1,000.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is favored for general use due to its higher battery capacity and better screen refresh rate, making it suitable for longer use and smoother visuals, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is also suitable for general use with its lighter weight and higher portability, complemented by a touch screen feature that adds convenience to everyday tasks. Both laptops offer similar CPU and RAM capabilities, ensuring good performance, but the ASUS may appeal to those valuing long battery life and gaming potential, while the Dell appeals to those seeking ease of use through touch interaction and easy carrying.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.8/10
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 5625 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 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 5625 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 5625 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."
"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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