ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell G16 (2024)
The Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in portability and battery longevity, weighing 2.20 kg with up to 10 hours of light-use endurance, making it ideal for mobile gamers. Dell G16 commands a larger 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display (2560x1600) with superior Intel Core i7-14700HX processing power featuring 20 cores versus AMD's 8-core chip, plus Thunderbolt connectivity and SD card slot. Performance-wise, the Dell dominates demanding workloads and high-refresh gaming, but its 2.82 kg weight and 6-hour battery life limit portability. At $100 more, the G16 justifies its cost through display quality and raw performance, yet the ASUS delivers better value for users prioritizing battery life and travel convenience. Choose Dell for power-focused gaming; select ASUS for balanced, portable gaming.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- →90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
Buy the Dell G16 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 delivers solid 1440p gaming performance
- →240Hz QHD+ display is smooth for fast-paced games
- →Affordable entry into Core i7-HX gaming laptops
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- 90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
- Upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots
- Quiet under light workloads
Cons
- 1080p FHD display looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- 300-nit brightness is poor for well-lit rooms
- Plastic chassis lacks a premium feel
- No Thunderbolt support
- Fan noise escalates quickly under load
Dell G16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 delivers solid 1440p gaming performance
- 240Hz QHD+ display is smooth for fast-paced games
- Affordable entry into Core i7-HX gaming laptops
- Generous USB-A and full-size SD card port
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
Cons
- Heavy at 2.82 kg with a large power brick
- Display brightness of 300 nits is mediocre
- Battery drains in around 6 hours under light use
- Plastic chassis feels less premium
- Fans get loud under gaming load
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 2.82 kg |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Plastic with matte finish |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 365.0 x 272.6 x 24.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 6 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | QHD+ IPS 240Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 20-core (8P+12E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
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