ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)
45Performance47.7
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery40
44.2Portability84.2
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (9345) wins this laptop face-off, 50.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+40) and performance (+3). 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 battery score: 54 vs 40
- 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 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 46% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 22.4 mm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,393 vs 12,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+16% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| 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 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,825+7%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 14,393+12%Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+64% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.19 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 15.3 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
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