The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while more expensive, offers robust performance, especially for gaming or intensive tasks, due to its high-end processor and graphics card. It's less portable given its weight and size, but it has a better display refresh rate and overall higher performance indicators compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3511. Consider the ASUS for demanding applications and the Dell for general use if budget or portability is a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, alongside a high refresh rate screen that provides smoother visuals, making it very suitable for such intensive use. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511, while still capable with its adequate processor and graphics, has a lower screen refresh rate and less powerful hardware overall, aligning it more with good but not top-tier performance for engineering and design purposes.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
230.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen quality, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 leads with a better panel type, higher resolution, and brighter display for daily tasks and design work, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals. When considering engineering and design, the ASUS has superior color coverage, making it suitable for color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications the Dell falls short largely due to its lower refresh rate, which is critical for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios, while the ASUS, despite its better qualities, may still disappoint serious gamers expecting higher refresh rates.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$580
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 costs $580.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D modeling and has a high-quality screen, but its portability and battery life may be limited compared to the lighter Dell Inspiron 15 3511, which offers a balance with decent processing power and longer battery life for everyday tasks and on-the-go use, along with a comfortable keyboard and sufficient storage.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good.
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
7.6/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3511) is a solid, if unremarkable, 15-inch budget laptop. It improves on many of the issues we had with the previous 3505 model, and with the inclusion of Windows 11, the 3511 is already a step above its competition. The lack of a USB-C port, the subpar speakers, and the dim display are drawbacks to factor in, but it's still one of the better 15-inch budget laptops on the market, especially when you consider it's under $400."
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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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