The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 excels in performance, particularly for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning thanks to its high-end GPU and capable CPU. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight and has average battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more affordable with better battery life and higher portability, making it ideal for general use and on-the-go productivity. Its integrated graphics are less suited for intensive gaming or engineering tasks. If your priority is powerful performance for high-end tasks, the ASUS is a better choice; for everyday tasks and mobility, consider the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good 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
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high 144 Hz screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and visually detailed gaming experiences. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is less suited for these tasks as it comes with an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, resulting in lower gaming performance and less fluid visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
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 F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 outperforms in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and larger 15.6-inch screen, important for CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality which are very important factors. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while still good for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, offers added portability and a 2-in-1 convertible design but falls short in GPU performance and screen size which may affect intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When looking at laptops for general use, factors like clear visuals and vibrant displays matter, so even though the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers a good display with its panel type and resolution that ensures sharpness and clarity, the Dell Inspiron's display is more modest, but still adequate for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, the ASUS's ability to reproduce a broad range of colors is better, which benefits professionals working with detailed visual content, whereas the Dell's color reproduction is serviceable for less demanding tasks. Gamers and users involved in 3D work would find the ASUS falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, while the Dell also lags behind for these uses, lacking the high refresh rates critical for fluid motion in games and dynamic 3D modeling.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a powerful GPU, making it well-suited for demanding applications, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, which offers a lighter design and longer battery life, along with a 2-in-1 convertible feature for added versatility, though it has less storage and a less powerful integrated GPU.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
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
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 F15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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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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