ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
45Performance44
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery79
44.2Portability84.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+25). 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)
- 300% higher charging: 240 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 64% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 44
- 125% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 8 h
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 46% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+16% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Top 52% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+64% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | 18 h+125% |
| Charging | 240 W+300% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.19 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 14.8 mm+34% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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