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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is generally less expensive and offers good performance for general use, with moderate battery life and portability. It features an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics, which are suitable for everyday tasks. However, if you need a laptop with higher performance for 3D rendering, gaming, or engineering tasks, the Dell G15 5520, despite being more expensive, is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, which provide significantly better performance in these areas. The Dell also has a higher refresh rate display and better heat management, but is heavier, which affects its portability. Both laptops have a 15.6-inch display and similar screen quality, but the Dell's larger battery provides a shorter battery life, likely due to its higher performance hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good portability
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
- 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
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
8.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a decent CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, but its portability and battery life are more favorable than the Dell G15 5520, making it easier to carry around and use for longer on a single charge. However, the Dell G15 5520 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which, combined with a higher-quality keyboard and speakers, provides a better experience for demanding applications despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.7
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 15X is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a better experience for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which enables smoother visuals and gameplay compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X that has a more basic Vega 7 integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. The Dell also features a more powerful Intel i7 processor, adding to its gaming and multitasking capabilities, while both laptops share similar screen quality with IPS panels and 1080p resolution.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.2
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 is considered better for engineering and design as it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which is critical for demanding tasks and multitasking inherent in such fields. Furthermore, the Dell G15 has a high-performance dedicated GPU, offering substantial graphics processing capabilities necessary for design work, whereas the Vivobook's integrated graphics are less capable for intensive 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
7.9
5.6/10
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 Vivobook 15X 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
6.9
7.5
5.6/10
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 15X 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
6.2
7.1
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15X's screen meets basic requirements with acceptable resolution and brightness, but the Dell G15 5520 offers a more vibrant display making it better for everyday tasks. The Dell G15 5520 surpasses the ASUS in engineering and design applications because it covers a wider range of colors essential for accurate design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to their inadequate refresh rates, even though they have moderate resolution and panel types.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
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Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 Vivobook 15X and the Dell G15 5520 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | Dell G15 5520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.06" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 251 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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Rtings
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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