If you prioritize cost and portability, the ASUS Vivobook 15 with its lighter weight and lower price may be your choice, but it offers less storage, a less powerful processor, and integrated graphics which limit its performance for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Dell G15 5520, while heavier and costlier, provides significantly more storage, a high-performance processor, a dedicated gaming-grade graphics card, and is more suited for gaming, 3D work, and intensive engineering tasks with its superior battery capacity and overall higher performance. Both have similar screen sizes and resolution, but the Dell sports a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals in fast-paced applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, offers basic performance suitable for everyday tasks, but may struggle with more demanding applications, and although lighter and slightly more portable, it has a standard screen quality and fair keyboard quality. On the other hand, the Dell G15 5520, equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and superior GPU, excels in performance but is heavier, slightly less portable, and with good keyboard and screen quality, making it ideal for more intensive tasks while still maintaining the same battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
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 Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Dell G15 5520 has a higher refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, enhancing gaming and 3D performance over the ASUS Vivobook 15, which has a lower refresh rate and a less capable integrated Intel UHD GPU. The Dell's superior CPU also contributes to better overall performance despite the slightly higher price and reduced portability compared to the lighter ASUS.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
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 Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15 for engineering and design due to a superior processor (Intel i7 compared to an i3), double the RAM, and a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, lending it significantly more power for computational and graphical tasks. While both laptops have similar screen sizes and types, the Vivobook is lighter and thinner, offering better portability but at the cost of lower performance which is essential for engineering software.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
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 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.5/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.3/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 may have a decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but its color coverage may not fully meet the requirements for professional design work which necessitates a wider color gamut. The Dell G15 5520's higher quality display could offer better color accuracy and range, making it more suitable for detailed engineering and design tasks where precise color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are key for smooth visuals, both laptops might fall short, as their focus on resolution and panel type don't fully align with the rapid frame rate needs of high-end gaming or intensive 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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