Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Dark shadow grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
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 -
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is 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 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 16 (X1605EA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Interfaces HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
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 - MB059W
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