The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers more power for gaming and engineering tasks with its superior graphics card and processor, but it's heavier and bulkier, meaning less portability compared to the Dell XPS 13. The XPS 13, while not as powerful, is more portable and has a higher resolution screen, making it well-suited for general use and productivity with an emphasis on mobility. The Dell XPS 13 is also typically less expensive than the ASUS, so it's more cost-effective for users whose primary needs don't include intensive gaming or demanding software applications. 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
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
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
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 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
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 XPS 13 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a more robust CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU which are crucial for running engineering applications and ensuring smooth multitasking, plus its screen quality is suitable for detailed design work; however, it's bulkier, which affects portability. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 offers a striking balance with decent processing power and a high-quality screen in a much lighter and compact form, making it easier to carry around, but its less powerful GPU may limit performance in highly demanding engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Dell XPS 13 has a better screen for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Dell XPS 13 both have panels with high resolution and brightness, making them well-suited for general use where readability and detail are key. For engineering and design, both laptops boast displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios where high refresh rates are integral to the experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,399
$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 XPS 13 costs $1,399.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, is well-suited for general use, and its gaming-grade GPU also makes it ideal for graphics-intensive tasks; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting portability. The Dell XPS 13 offers excellent portability with its lighter weight and compact design, along with a high-resolution screen and sufficient processing power for casual use, but its integrated graphics and smaller battery mean it's not as suited for heavy gaming or extensive unplugged usage.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 XPS 13 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
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell XPS 13 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 XPS 13 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."
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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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