Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G15 (5520)
Dell G15 (5520)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell G15 (5520) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5520) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

affordable price point

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

durable build quality

fast refresh rate display

heavyweight design

average battery life

modest speaker quality

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Dark shadow grey Mecha grey
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch, 13 ms response rate Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 240 Watt, 2 V, 12 A
INPUT Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Interfaces HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4/DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - LP013W
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