ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
45Performance41.4
38.3Display31.8
54.3Battery65
44.2Portability71.1
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and battery (+11). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 44
- 68% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 8 h
- 30% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,728+3%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+15%Bottom 43% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | 13.4 h+68% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.55 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 17 mm+24% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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