Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Vostro 5481 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 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 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 Vostro 5481 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Silver Mecha grey
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
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 Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
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, 2 V, 12 A
INPUT Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
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
USB4/DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
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) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - LP013W
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