ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45Performance42.9
38.3Display31.8
54.3Battery52
44.2Portability61.4
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) scores 45.2 against 45.5 for Dell 16 Plus (DB16250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,800 vs 10,803
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 44
- 24% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22.4 mm
- 15% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.2 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,763+4%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+18%Bottom 43% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.87 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 17 mm+24% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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