When considering the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7, remember that the ASUS is usually less expensive and offers a newer GPU, which is better for gaming and graphical tasks but has a lower resolution screen. The Alienware, while more expensive, provides a higher resolution display beneficial for engineering and design work, along with a screen that offers better motion handling which is great for gaming. Both laptops have powerful processors, comparable memory, and storage, but the ASUS has slightly better battery life, while the Alienware has a superior keyboard. The ASUS is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability over the Alienware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for software development, and content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering a laptop for general use, the panel's resolution and brightness directly impact how crisp and clear the display looks, which explains why both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 offer good and very good screen quality, respectively. For tasks like engineering and design, the ability to accurately represent colors is crucial, so the coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes these laptops suitable choices. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, a high refresh rate is essential to provide smooth visuals, which is an area where both laptops don't excel, resulting in a poorer screen quality evaluation for these specific activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 costs $2,200.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a balance of good CPU and RAM for multitasking and productivity, making it suitable for general use, and its screen quality enhances visual tasks, although its portability and battery life may not suit on-the-go users. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 also provides strong CPU and RAM for various tasks, high screen resolution for clear visuals, and its improved keyboard and speaker quality can enhance the overall experience, but like the ASUS, it's heavier and has limited battery life, which may be a drawback for mobile users.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are excellent for engineering and design because they come with high-performance CPUs, ample RAM, powerful GPUs, and high-quality screens, essential for demanding software used in these fields. While the ASUS offers a larger 16-inch screen with a desirable aspect ratio for multitasking, the Dell counters with a higher resolution display and greater color accuracy, which could be crucial for design accuracy, although the ASUS's screen is still of high quality. Both laptops are relatively heavy, reducing portability but offering robust keyboards and sufficient cooling to handle operating noise during intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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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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