The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers stronger performance with a dedicated RTX graphics card and a higher refresh rate display which is great for gaming and intensive applications, but it's heavier and has a bulkier design, reducing portability. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is more affordable, lighter, and offers a higher resolution screen with a battery-friendly integrated graphics chip, making it suitable for everyday use and productivity tasks. If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks and don't mind the extra weight and cost, the ASUS might be better for you, while the Dell is more suited for general use and easier to carry around. 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
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Very good speakers
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 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very 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
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks, along with better screen refresh rates and higher quality GPU for graphical work, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 still performs well with a capable CPU for less demanding engineering tasks and a higher resolution touchscreen but with less graphical power.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers solid performance for tasks like document editing and web browsing due to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, but the screen's limited refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. For the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, the fair screen quality across various uses hints at a balanced combination of resolution and brightness, but again, the lack of a high refresh rate makes it suboptimal for gaming and 3D work. Additionally, both models might not fully satisfy professionals in engineering and design since they lack wider color gamut coverage, which is crucial for accurate color representation.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,000
$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 16 5625 costs $1,000.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both solid choices for general use, offering ample RAM and capable CPUs for smooth multitasking and productivity. The ASUS A15 has a strong graphics card suitable for gaming and more intensive tasks, while the Inspiron 16 5625, with a higher resolution touchscreen and lighter build, may be preferred for its portability and screen quality for everyday tasks. Both have good battery life, with the ASUS leading slightly, while the Dell stands out in heat management and keyboard quality, factors that enhance user comfort during prolonged use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 Gaming A15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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."
"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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