Dell XPS 15 9520vsAsus ROG Strix G18

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Dell
Dell XPS 15 9520
XPS 15 9520

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 15 9520 offers significant and substantial performance upgrades over its predecessor and competitors.
The Dell XPS 15 9520 boasts exceptional build quality with a premium feel and sturdy construction overall.
The Dell XPS 15 9520's display boasts vibrant colors, excellent brightness, and impressive color accuracy overall.
The Dell XPS 15 9520 boasts an impressive feature set, with a highlight on vibrant display colors.
Asus
ASUS ROG Strix G18
ROG Strix G18

Quick Stats

The Asus ROG Strix G18 delivers exceptional performance with impressive frame rates and smooth gaming experiences always.
The Asus ROG Strix G18's heavy build quality is decent, but may feel somewhat cheap and bendable.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18's stunning display with 240Hz and 100% DCI-P3 coverage is its standout feature.
The Asus ROG Strix G18 boasts impressive features including a 2.5K IPS display and NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell XPS 15 9520
#168
Asus ROG Strix G18
Winner
#164
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell XPS 15 9520
#305
Asus ROG Strix G18
#40
Winner
Display
Dell XPS 15 9520
#379
Asus ROG Strix G18
#200
Winner
Performance
Dell XPS 15 9520
#33
Asus ROG Strix G18
#27
Winner
Build
Dell XPS 15 9520
#565
Asus ROG Strix G18
#523
Winner
Features
Dell XPS 15 9520
#336
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G18
#727

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell XPS 15 9520
Asus ASUS ROG Strix G18
up to 64GB
up to 96GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 40W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell XPS 15 9520

Strengths

The battery life is a heck of a lot better than the 9210 from last year, even beating the zephrus.
The performance improvement over last generation is better in every way.
The 127h is actually leading the pack in a lot of cases and can beat the blade 15's 12h in most cases.
It has a great build quality, display, keyboard, and trackpad making for an amazing experience.
It won't have any problems getting perfectly playable frame rates in most games if you turn down the detail settings just a bit.

Weaknesses

The screen is limited to 60Hz which will be a really bad experience for gaming.
The webcam quality could be improved, defeating the purpose of having a productivity-focused audience.
It's not suitable for gaming due to slow results and 60Hz screen.
The GPU power sharing on all the L base laptops is done differently affecting performance in some situations.
There are little things like a bad built-in deck and webcam that need improvement next year.

Asus ROG Strix G18

Strengths

The SCAR 18 hits the mark in terms of design, with a sleek back panel featuring the ROG logo, an 18in display with thin bezels, and plenty of RGB lighting.
The laptop's cooling system uses trian technology with liquid metal cooling for the CPU and GPU, which keeps temperatures within acceptable ranges during intense gaming sessions.
The SCAR 18 delivers smooth and high frame rates in demanding games like Black Ops 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Fortnite, even at high settings.
With its powerful CPU and GPU, the SCAR 18 is capable of handling complex tasks and multitasking with ease.

Weaknesses

The laptop's display, while vibrant and smooth, is not an OLED panel like some other models in its price range, which might have been expected at this price point.
The laptop can get quite loud during intense gaming sessions, especially when running the CPU and GPU stress tests.
The high temperatures reached by the CPU (up to 91°) and GPU (up to 78°) may be a concern for some users, although within acceptable ranges for laptops.
Fortnite crashed with DirectX11, requiring a switch to DirectX12 to run smoothly, which might be a hassle for some gamers.
Read Full Reviews

Dell XPS 15 9520

The Dell XPS 15 9520 is a powerhouse of a laptop, boasting impressive performance improvements over its predecessor. With Intel's latest All Lake CPUs, this device delivers exceptional speed and efficiency. The stunning display, excellent build quality, and comfortable keyboard make it an ideal choice for productivity-focused users. However, some minor shortcomings, such as a subpar webcam and dated design, prevent it from reaching true excellence.

Asus ROG Strix G18

The Asus SCAR G18 gaming laptop promises exceptional performance in a portable package. With its sleek design, vibrant display, and robust specs, this beast is built for gaming enthusiasts who demand the best. Priced around $3,000, it boasts a 24-core Intel CPU, Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU, and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. We'll dive into the pros and cons, exploring its performance, cooling system, display quality, and more to help you decide if this gaming powerhouse is worth the investment.

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