Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV). 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 XPS 15 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

solid build quality

good battery life

advanced thermal design

high base price

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb port

limited color options

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Silver Quiet blue
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 degrees 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 Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 95% RH
Model Number - LP036W
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