Dell Inspiron 15 3511 vs. 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Pros

Reasons that Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17.

About 34% lighter

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 weighed 3.82 pounds, 34% lighter than the 5.73 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17.

WeightDell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Pound
3.82 lbs.
5.73 lbs.
Kilogram
1.73 kg
2.60 kg

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is better than Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a 80% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 - Intel Core i7-11600H
6,451
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 - Intel Core i5-11260H
5,320
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Supports larger memory

The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Max system memory size
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
32 GB
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
16 GB
10% larger display

The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Display size
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
17.3-inch
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
15.6-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Slots
x1
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Price
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 15.6 Inch Laptop, Full HD LED Non-Touch WVA Display - Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
 Dell Inspiron 15 3511 15.6 Inch Laptop, Full HD LED Non-Touch WVA Display - Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
By Dell
$324.00
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Dell Newest Inspiron 15 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, WiFi, Windows 11 Home, Black
 Dell Newest Inspiron 15 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, WiFi, Windows 11 Home, Black
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$404.00
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Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home, Black
 Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home, Black
By Dell
$507.39
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2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 Price
ASUS TUF F17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 144Hz FHD IPS-Type Display, Intel Core i5-11400H Processor, GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, FX706HCB-ES51,Graphite Black
 ASUS TUF F17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 144Hz FHD IPS-Type Display, Intel Core i5-11400H Processor, GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, FX706HCB-ES51,Graphite Black
By ASUS
$839.81
$899.99 7% OFF
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” FHD 144Hz IPS-Level Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050, Intel® Core™ i5-12500H, 8GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe Gen3 SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX707ZC-ES52
 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” FHD 144Hz IPS-Level Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050, Intel® Core™ i5-12500H, 8GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe Gen3 SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX707ZC-ES52
By ASUS
$799.99
$849.99 6% OFF
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ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FA707NU-DS74,Mecha Gray
 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FA707NU-DS74,Mecha Gray
By ASUS
$1,199.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on April 14, 2021Announced on May 11, 2021
Pricing
  • $342.99
    i3-1115G4 4GB 128GB
  • $524.28
    i5-1035G1 8GB 256GB
  • $690.88
    i7-1165G7 12GB 512GB
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Applicable Models
  • Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (Intel Core Series)
  • 2021 Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (Intel Core Series)
  • Dell Inspiron 15 3511
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Generations-

Exterior

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Dimensions14.11 x 9.27 x 0.68 ~ 0.74 inches (358.50 x 235.56 x 17.50 ~ 18.99 mm)15.71” x 10.59” x 0.92 ~ 0.98” (399 x 269 x 23.3 ~ 24.8 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.82 lbs (1.73 kg)5.73 lbs. (2.60 kg)
Colors
Carbon Black
Bonfire Black Fortress Gray
Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Full-size keyboard with number pad.
  • Optional white backlight keyboard.
Touchpad
  • Multi-touch gesture-enabled precision touchpad.
  • Size: 4.52 x 3.14 in (115 x 80 mm)
  • Chiclet keyboard with isolated Numpad key
  • RGB backlight with ASUS AURA RGB with four modes:
    • Static
    • Breathing
    • Color Cycle
    • Strobing
  • Overstrike technology can withstand over 20 million pressed.

Display

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Size15.6 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” HD TN Display
    1366 x 768, 100 PPI, 400:1, 25 ms response time, twisted nematic (TN panel), non-touch.
  • 15.6” FHD WVA Display
    1920 x 1080, 141 PPI, 400:1, 35 ms response time, wide view angle (WVA panel), non-touch.
  • 15.6” FHD WVA Touch Display
    1920 x 1080, 141 PPI, 600:1, 35 ms response time, wide view angle (WVA panel), multi-touch support.
  • All Configurations
    16:9 aspect ratio, 220 nits brightness, 45% NTSC, 60 Hz refresh rate, anti-glare.
  • 17.3” FHD 60Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 60Hz anti-glare 62.5% sRGB:62.5% 47.34% Adobe RGB IPS-level
  • 17.3” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz anti-glare 62.5% sRGB:62.5% 47.34% Adobe RGB IPS-level
  • 17.3” FHD 240Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz anti-glare 100% sRGB:62.5% 75.35% Adobe RGB IPS-level

Ports

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4 
    Max output at 1080p@60Hz.
  • 1 x Power connector 
    4.5mm barrel type connector.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
  • 1 x SD Card Slot
    Full-size SD, SDHC, SDXC card.
  • 1 x Headset port
    3.5mm jack.
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    - Thunderbolt™️ 4 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4a, and G-Sync supports.
    -USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and DisplayPort 1.4a supports on FX706HCB/HEB.
  • 2 x USB-A 
    with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x RJ45 
    Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 1 x 3.5mm Audio jack
  • 1 x DC-in
    ø6.0 barrel style connector
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11260H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11260H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1400 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM slots.
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR4 Memory.
  • Memory Speed:
    2666 MHz 3200 MHz
  • Memory Size per Slot: 
    4GB 8GB
8GB 16GB 32GB
2933 MHz or 3200 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed:
    2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    With ROG Boost up to 1600 MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    With ROG Boost up to 1585 MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    With ROG Boost up to 1630 MHz at 90W (85W with Dynamic Boost)
Storage
  • 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
    PCIe NVMe Gen 3x4 SSD.
  • 500GB 1TB 2TB
    2.5-inch 5400 RPM HDD.
Storage Slots
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slot.
  • 1 x SATA for 2.5-inch SDD/HDD.
512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 Performance SSD
  • Storage Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 slots
    Support PCIe 3.0 x 4

Connectivity

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCNFA435 (DW1810) Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1
  • Realtek RTL8821CE Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel 9462 Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet-Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Size
  • 41 Wh 3-cell polymer battery.
  • 54 Wh 4-cell polymer battery
Supports ExpressCharge™ can recharge up to 80% in 60 minutes.
  • 48 Wh
    3-cell Li-ion battery
  • 90 Wh
    4-cell Li-ion battery
Battery Life-
  • Up to 14.3 hours of video playback
    Tested on 90Wh battery models.
  • Up to 11 hours of web browsing
    Tested on 90Wh battery models.
Power Supply65W Power Adapter
4.5mm barrel type connector.
  • 180W power adaptor
    Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/9A.
  • 200W power adaptor
    Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A.

Software

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
OS
  • Windows 10 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | Pro National Academic
  • Windows 11 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | Pro National Academic
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30 Trial
  • Dell Product Registration
  • Dell Help & Support
  • SupportAssist
  • Dell Update
  • Dell Digital Delivery
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
CameraFront-facing camera
720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera.
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3204 or Cirrus CS8409 (CS42L42 + TISN005825) High definition audio controller.
  • 2 x 2.5W stereo speakers.
  • 1 x combo headphone/microphone jack.
  • Single digital microphone.
  • 2 x Speakers
    With four cut-outs
  • DTS:X™ Ultra technology
    Delivers high-fidelity 7.1-channel virtual surround sound for theater-quality audio with stereo headsets.
  • Two-way AI Noise cancelation technology

Misc

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
SensorsOptional fingerprint reader sensor
Integrated with the power button.
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SecurityOptional fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support.
  • Kensington lock
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
In the box-
  • 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
  • TUF Gaming backpack
  • P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2 Mouse
  • Marketing Giveaway (TX Sticker)
  • Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis-

Key Features

Dell Inspiron 15 35112021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.82 lb
1.73 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX350
2GB GDDR5
Released in Mid
2021
16:9
17.3”
1080p 240Hz
Weight
5.73 lb
2.60 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11900H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,430
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,121
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3060
6GB GDDR6

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