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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is better gaming or running intensive 3D or machine learning software, the Dell G15 5520 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card will excel, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 will offer you less performance in this regard due to its integrated GPU. For those who prefer portability and longer battery life, the ASUS Vivobook 16's lighter design and longer battery duration are advantages over the Dell. Both have similar storage and RAM, but the Dell G15 leans more towards high-performance applications, while the ASUS is more of a balanced machine suitable for general use. The ASUS is also generally less costly than the Dell G15. Both laptops are not ideal for extensive gaming, despite the Dell G15's slightly better capabilities in this area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good portability
Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16’s integrated Vega 8 graphics are less powerful than the Dell G15 5520’s dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060, leading to the ASUS having fair gaming performance compared to the Dell’s good gaming abilities. Additionally, the Dell G15 offers a higher screen refresh rate which is a significant advantage for gaming and 3D applications, providing a smoother visual experience than the ASUS Vivobook's lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega integrated graphics, offers solid performance for engineering and design, and its 16:10 screen aspect ratio provides extra vertical space for such tasks. In contrast, the Dell G15 5520 with a high-end Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU delivers more powerful performance suited to demanding engineering software and better screen refresh rate, though it is heavier with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 may have a resolution and panel type that work fine for browsing and office tasks, but for engineering and design, limited color range can restrict color accuracy in detailed projects; its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced gaming less smooth. On the other hand, the Dell G15 5520's superior panel type and higher resolution contribute to crisper and brighter images that benefit both everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, although like the ASUS, it also falls short in gaming due to a lower refresh rate not ideal for high-speed graphics. Despite their strengths in other areas, neither laptop is optimal for gaming or 3D work where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluid motion and an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$669
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a good balance for general use with its capable AMD CPU, sufficient RAM, and high color coverage on its 16-inch IPS screen, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from accurate colors and a large display, along with decent battery life for productivity on the go. The Dell G15 5520, while also equipped with ample RAM and a strong Intel CPU, leans more towards gaming with its high-refresh-rate screen and powerful dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which may reduce battery life but is excellent for performance-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.0
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 and the Dell G15 5520 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Dell G15 5520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$669 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 5.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.06" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 10.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 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 | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 251 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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