Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Vostro 5481
Dell Vostro 5481

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 5481 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI). 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 Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

customizable rgb lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 5481 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 3 kg
Colour Silver Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.9mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), Aura Creator, NVIDIA Studio drivers, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula Display, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - N6070W
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