Asus TUF Gaming A17vsDell Inspiron 15 3505

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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 15 3505
Inspiron 15 3505

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 15 3505 delivers satisfactory performance, ideal for basic users with everyday tasks.
The most notable feature of the Dell Inspiron 15 3505 is its impressive and sturdy build quality overall.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3505's standout feature is its vibrant Full HD touchscreen display with wide viewing angle clarity.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3505 features an impressive spec list including Intel Core i3 processor and Ryzen mobile chip.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus TUF Gaming A17
Winner
#759
Dell Inspiron 15 3505
#764
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#810
Dell Inspiron 15 3505
#763
Winner
Display
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#636
Winner
Dell Inspiron 15 3505
#834
Performance
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#390
Winner
Dell Inspiron 15 3505
#600
Build
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#514
Winner
Dell Inspiron 15 3505
#571
Features
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#724
Dell Inspiron 15 3505
#340
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Dell Dell Inspiron 15 3505
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 4000GB HDD
up to 256512GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 15W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
1x M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

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 15 3505

Strengths

Great upgrade compatibility, adding more memory upgrading the drive adding additional drive also a few years down the line when the battery wears out you've got the ability to take the back off and change the battery
Perfectly good for homeschooling or working from home
Fantastic device with really good build quality feels nice and solid
Light easily transportable very very thin
Good machine with no bloatware, perfect for general usage such as zoom microsoft teams business software
HD output works well using hdmi into our capture software to show you the screen

Weaknesses

No ability to upgrade CPU and graphics
Bluetooth is not the latest offering (4.1)
Only one USB 2 port, rest are USB 3.2 ports which might be a drawback for some users
Single HDMI port might be limiting for those who need multiple display outputs
No bloatware, but this might be seen as a negative by some users who want more software pre-installed
Graphics might not handle very basic games well
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 15 3505

The Dell Inspiron 15 3505 is a versatile laptop designed for everyday use. Its slim design and lightweight build make it easy to transport, weighing in at 1.83 kilograms. The device boasts impressive upgrade compatibility, with expandable storage options and the ability to swap out the battery when needed. With its quad-core processor, Vega 8 graphics, and upgradable memory, this laptop is suitable for both work and play. Let's take a closer look at what makes it tick.

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