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TUF Gaming A16
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Inspiron 15 3525
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
  • Good portability

Key differences

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General Use

7.8
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
7.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

8.4
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
6.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
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 A16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.6
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
6.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Content Creation

8.0
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.

Software Development

7.7
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
6.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.9
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Fair
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
6.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,699
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
$400
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The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $1,699 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
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Key similarities

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Battery

6.0 Hours
TUF Gaming A16
Inspiron 15 3525
6.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming A16Dell Inspiron 15 3525
ASUS TUF Gaming A16Dell Inspiron 15 3525

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$400
Release Date
March 1, 2024March 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.9'' x 1.11''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75''
Weight
5 lbs3.71 lbs
Width
13.98"14.11"
Depth
9.92"9.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HXAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits259 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/106.3/10
Portability Score
6.7/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/106.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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ASUS TUF Gaming A16

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PCWorld

Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."

Dell Inspiron 15 3525

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PCMag

Mark Knapp | January 2023
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."

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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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