ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
45Performance39.9
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery54.1
44.2Portability65.8
7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+22) and display (+0). 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 performance score: 45 vs 40
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 25% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 8 h
- 24% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 22.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+8% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS (3.2K OLED 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+14% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+2% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | 10 h+25% |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.68 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 18 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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