Choosing between the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Dell G15 5520 comes down to prioritizing features that are important to you. The ZenBook Pro, while more expensive, offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen with compelling color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks requiring visual precision, like photo editing or design work. Its dual-screen features enhance multitasking but reduce battery life compared to typical laptops. On the other hand, the Dell G15 5520 has a gaming aesthetic, robust graphics capabilities thanks to its RTX 3060 GPU, and is geared towards gaming and high-performance tasks. Although less colorful, its display supports fast-paced games with a higher refresh rate. However, it's heavier and has a more standard display, which might be less appealing if portability and screen quality are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen and lighter weight, excels in screen quality and portability, making it ideal for general use, particularly for those who prioritize vivid display and ease of carrying. In contrast, the Dell G15 5520 offers good general-use capabilities with a sturdier build and dedicated graphics but is less portable and has a lower screen quality, positioning it more favorably for users looking for a gaming and multimedia-oriented machine.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the Dell G15 5520 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.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
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
8.6/10
7.1/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Dell G15 5520 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness, delivering sharp visuals and vibrant colors, while the Dell G15 5520 provides a decent display that's bright enough for everyday tasks. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's screen covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring that designers see precise colors. However, for 3D gaming where smooth visuals are key, neither laptop excels in refresh rate, which means gaming and animation may not be as fluid as desired.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell G15 5520 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high-resolution OLED screen, 32GB of RAM, and dual-display design, is particularly well-suited for detailed engineering and design work that requires accurate colors and powerful multitasking capability.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell G15 5520 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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Dell G15 5520 compare to other laptops
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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