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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is generally more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, offers better performance for 3D rendering and machine learning applications, and is equipped with a dedicated RTX 3060 graphics card which is suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. However, it has a lower battery capacity and higher weight, making it less portable. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is more affordable, has a higher-resolution screen, and is lighter with better battery life, making it more portable. It features an integrated AMD graphics solution, which is less capable for demanding tasks, but it still delivers solid performance for general use and has a silent, fanless operation for a quieter experience. If portability and battery life are your priority, as well as a higher resolution display for general use, go for the Dell, but if you need higher performance for gaming or engineering software, the ASUS is the better option. 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 5635
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.3
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 5635 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 in gaming and 3D tasks owing to its more capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making for smoother visuals and better handling of graphics-intensive applications.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a higher resolution and brightness, making it a better option for clarity and visibility in a variety of lighting scenarios, which is essential for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides an adequate but less impressive visual experience. For engineering and design, the ASUS's display covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction crucial for detailed work, whereas the Dell's fair color gamut coverage is serviceable but not ideal for precision. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rate of both laptops means they lag behind displays optimized for these tasks, which require quick screen refreshes for smooth motion rendering.
Cost
$1,150
$735
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is labeled good for general use due to its capable Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, combined with solid battery life and a quality IPS display, but its fan noise is only rated as fair, which can be a detractor for some users.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.3
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a high-performance Intel CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for GPU-intensive engineering tasks and design work that requires robust rendering capabilities, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has an AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated graphics, which offers a balance between power and efficiency, as well as a higher resolution screen for sharp visuals, but may not handle demanding graphics tasks as effectively. While both have comparable RAM and screen quality, the ASUS offers superior GPU performance for specialized applications, and the Dell excels in offering a higher screen resolution and aspect ratio for detailed work, although its integrated GPU may be less capable for heavy graphics work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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
7.7
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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 5635 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
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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 5635 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Dash 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5635 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $735 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS TUF Dash 15
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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 Inspiron 16 5635
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"Compared to the previous year’s Inspiron, Dell upgraded the screen aspect ratio on this generation, but also transitioned to a more minimalistic centered keyboard flanked by up-firing speakers. The 16-inch screen is huge plus and I really appreciate the extra real estate without sacrificing the footprint much. This year’s model is a little larger than last, though, as the former model was already very small for a 15 incher."
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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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