The ASUS ROG Strix G15, at a slightly lower price, offers more storage but has a larger, heavier build and shorter battery life. It's better suited for gaming, with a higher refresh rate display but less color accuracy. The Dell Precision 5470, while slightly more expensive, boasts a smaller, lighter frame with longer battery life and a higher resolution screen, making it more portable and better for professional tasks that require color precision. Consider the ASUS for gaming and general use, and the Dell for professional, engineering work, especially when on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
7.2/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Dell Precision 5470 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness which makes them suitable for general use where clarity and visibility are key. Their displays cover a broad range of colors, meeting the precise requirements for engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a gaming-tier GPU, making it suitable for general use and capable of handling gaming or other graphic-intensive tasks, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the Dell Precision 5470, which offers a balance of solid performance, superior screen quality, and a longer battery life, all in a more portable package better suited for on-the-go professionals.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a higher screen refresh rate, which is preferable for gaming and offers a fluid visual experience, whereas the Dell Precision 5470 has a lower refresh rate but a professional-grade graphics unit for stable 3D work. The former's gaming-focused GPU and screen are complemented by the latter's balance of a high-quality professional GPU and screen better suited for precision tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX GPU, is suited for intensive engineering and design tasks but with a standard screen quality, while the Dell Precision 5470 offers better screen resolution and higher color accuracy with professional-grade RTX graphics, which is crucial for precise design work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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