Asus TUF Gaming A17vsDell Inspiron 14 5400

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Asus
ASUS TUF Gaming A17
TUF Gaming A17

Quick Stats

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers impressive performance for its price, beating high-end processors in certain tests.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's build quality is more budget-friendly than premium, despite MIL-STD certification claim.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display is a disappointment due to poor color reproduction and lackluster brightness.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts an impressive range of features, including high-end specs and smooth performance capabilities.
Dell
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
Inspiron 14 5400

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 14 5400 delivers decent performance for everyday tasks and smooth multitasking abilities overall.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5400 boasts exceptional build quality, exuding a premium feel despite its budget price point.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5400's display is bright, vibrant, and responsive, making it ideal for various viewing modes.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5400 offers a sturdy build quality and Intel Iris Pro graphics, primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus TUF Gaming A17
Winner
#759
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
#761
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#810
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
#682
Winner
Display
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#636
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
#823
Performance
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#390
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
#732
Build
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#514
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
#533
Features
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#724
Dell Inspiron 14 5400
#49
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Dell Dell Inspiron 14 5400
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 4000GB HDD
up to 8000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Core i3-1005G1
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
Intel UHD Graphics G1
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus TUF Gaming A17

Strengths

The laptop features a strong NVIDIA 1660 Ti, which performs very closely to an RTX 2060.
It has sixteen gigabytes of RAM and a one terabyte SSD for smooth performance.
The display is a 120 Hertz panel with Wi-Fi five, making it suitable for gaming and daily tasks.
The keyboard has a soft touch feel to the keys, and the WASD keys are textured and clear.
The touchpad is of decent size with nice physical buttons on each side and smooth scrolling with Windows precision driver.
The laptop's cooling fans can be easily cleaned from the bottom panel.
The power adapter is relatively thin compared to bigger gaming laptops.
The AMD CPU performs well in benchmarks, beating the Ryzen 9 9900K in some scores.

Weaknesses

The display has some flex and a fingerprint magnet everywhere on its surface.
The viewing angles aren't too bad but the colors are pretty bad, not covering the sRGB color space.
There's no adaptive sync functionality despite being advertised as having it.
The speakers are down-firing, which affects sound quality when the laptop is on a flat surface.
The power button and ports are positioned in an awkward way, making them difficult to access.
The bottom panel has very small holes for airflow, potentially affecting performance.
Servicing the laptop requires removing screws from the bottom and using a guitar pick to release clips.
The battery life is only slightly better than average, not impressing considering the price.

Dell Inspiron 14 5400

Strengths

This laptop is really great for people who want to be on the go...
The build quality is really what impressed me about this... it feels really tough and sturdy
It's a good multimedia machine to watch movies, videos on YouTube...
The integration with Office suite is also a plus point...
For students, I think this is a really great budget laptop...
The flexibility of having a tablet mode is a great value...

Weaknesses

The volume of the speakers is a bit low
The webcam quality is decent but not great
The camera is blurry and soft, especially in low light conditions
The microphone quality is decent but the camera is a letdown...
You can't play high-end games like Battlefield 5 or Call of Duty Modern Warfare...
The battery life might be a bit short for heavy users...
Read Full Reviews

Asus TUF Gaming A17

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has arrived on the scene, boasting an impressive specs sheet that's sure to catch the eye of gamers and enthusiasts alike. With its 16 GB RAM, one terabyte SSD, and 120 Hz display, this laptop is packed with features designed to deliver a seamless gaming experience. But how does it really perform? Let's dive in and explore what makes the A17 tick, including its AMD processor, 1660 Ti GPU, and battery life, and see if it lives up to its promises.

Dell Inspiron 14 5400

The Dell Inspiron 14 5400 is a versatile laptop designed for everyday users who want a reliable machine on-the-go. With its sturdy build quality and sleek design, it's perfect for students, professionals, and multimedia enthusiasts alike. This budget-friendly laptop offers a great balance of performance, features, and portability, making it an excellent value for those seeking a hassle-free computing experience. In this review, we'll delve into the details of what makes the Inspiron 14 5400 stand out from its competitors.

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