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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a larger screen and lower weight, suitable for immersive gaming experiences and slightly better portability. However, the Dell G15 5520 boasts superior performance with a faster processor, more memory, and a more powerful graphics card, which makes it better for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also has a higher resolution screen and longer battery life, enhancing productivity and multimedia consumption. Both laptops are at a similar price point, but you'll notice that the Dell trades some portability for increased performance and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Dell G15 5520.
Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use primarily due to its superior CPU and RAM, leading to better overall performance, alongside a longer battery life and slightly better portability. While the ASUS has a larger screen, the Dell's higher quality display and stronger heat management make it more suited for extended use, balancing performance with the comfort of operation.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.7
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate, both of which provide a fair gaming experience, but the Dell G15 5520 provides a step up with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher 165 Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 is considered very good for engineering and design use due to its higher-powered Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which has an Intel i5 processor, less RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU. Both laptops have quality IPS displays, but the higher screen pixel density and color accuracy of the Dell, combined with its slightly better portability and quieter operating noise, make it more suitable for the demands of intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
7.9
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
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
6.7
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where clarity, resolution, and brightness are key, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Dell G15 5520 display content clearly and brightly, making text and images easy to see, but for detailed engineering and design work, the Dell offers a wider color range, providing more accurate colors that professionals need. However, in the context of gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, meaning they won't provide the most fluid visual experience demanded by fast-paced games or 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Dell G15 5520 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Dell G15 5520 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Dell G15 5520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.06" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 10.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 251 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
Dell G15 5520
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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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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