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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is tailored for gaming with a stronger graphics card, making it ideal for graphics-intensive tasks and gaming performance, but it's heavier which affects portability. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 15 offers a higher resolution screen with a slimmer and lighter design, suited for general use and better portability. Both have comparable processors and memory, but the ASUS has a larger storage space. The XPS 15 has a better battery performance; hence, it may be more suitable if you need to work on-the-go without frequent charging. Choose the ASUS for gaming and intensive tasks, and the Dell for general use, portability, and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
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
9.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a higher refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia GPU, which are very important for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, while the Dell XPS 15 has a slightly higher screen quality and resolution but a lower refresh rate and less powerful GPU, making the ASUS superior for very fast-paced gaming but potentially sacrificing some visual fidelity compared to the Dell's display.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 15 for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell XPS 15 offer high-resolution displays with bright, clear panels, which is important for general use, making text sharp and videos vibrant. For engineering and design, both laptops have displays that cover a wide range of colors, providing the accuracy needed for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion compared to displays designed specifically for those activities.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Dell XPS 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Dell XPS 15 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
$1,000
$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 XPS 15 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a higher-quality keyboard, superior speaker and build quality, and a more color-accurate and brighter screen, enhancing its performance in general use compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15. Despite having a capable CPU and ample RAM for general tasks, the ASUS has a gaming-focused design, which may be less appealing for non-gaming contexts and its performance may be more than necessary for typical general use applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is tailored more towards higher graphical performance, which benefits demanding engineering and design applications, while the Dell XPS 15 offers a balance of power and high screen quality with its Intel CPU and capable integrated GPU, and it scores higher in portability and has a superior keyboard, making it a good fit for on-the-go professionals who still require reliable performance for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very 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
7.6
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Dell XPS 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,059 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 4.21 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.57" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.06" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 606 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"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."
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Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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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