ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
45Performance26.6
38.3Display30.2
54.3Battery21.3
44.2Portability66.3
8 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.2 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+18). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 143% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,800 vs 5,278
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 44
- 26% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 22.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+24%Bottom 45% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+143%Bottom 43% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.62 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 19 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | None | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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