Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5520) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5520) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Dark shadow grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 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 Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 X515EA (BQ943W)
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 - VGA
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 Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Interfaces HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5520) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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