The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers better performance, especially for gaming and intensive engineering tasks, thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card. However, it's less portable and has a significantly higher price. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, conversely, is more affordable and portable, with a fanless design for silent operation, but it has less graphical power, making it more suited for general use and less demanding applications. Consider the ASUS for high-end gaming or heavy computational tasks, and the Dell for everyday use where portability and budget are priorities. 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 16 5630
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is rated higher for general use primarily because it offers longer battery life and a higher screen quality with better brightness and color space coverage, which enhances the overall user experience. Conversely, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a robust CPU and GPU suitable for gaming and intensive tasks, its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable and convenient for casual use than the Dell Inspiron.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is ideal for engineering and design because of its robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-performance dedicated GPU, which are very important for software used in these fields; it also has a high-quality screen, although it's heavier and noisier under load, which can impact portability and the working environment. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with a capable CPU and integrated GPU, caters well to engineering tasks, assures good screen quality with higher resolution and aspect ratio—a slight plus for design work—while offering a quieter work environment and easier portability due to its lighter weight.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 may not offer the color accuracy or wide color gamuts desired by professionals in engineering and design, while its refresh rate is not high enough for the optimal gaming and 3D experience. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while suitable for general and design tasks with its color accuracy and brightness, similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lesser focus on high refresh rates. For general computing, both screens are more than adequate, providing clear and bright displays, but the nuanced needs of engineering and gaming reveal their respective shortcomings.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$849
$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 16 5630 costs $849.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 16 5630 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."
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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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