ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
45Performance41.5
38.3Display23.3
54.3Battery65.7
44.2Portability56.6
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) scores 45.2 against 45 for Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,650 vs 2,330
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 44
- 25% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 8 h
- 15% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 22.4 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+14% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+2% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | 10 h+25% |
| Charging | 240 W+85% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.94 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 19.1 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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