Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Dark shadow grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
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 Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
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 -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Interfaces HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home -
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - L1204W
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