If you require a laptop that can handle intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, you may appreciate the ASUS ROG Strix G17's superior performance and dedicated gaming features. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is more affordable, easier to carry around due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and offers a longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use and less demanding engineering tasks. The Dell also includes a touchscreen, but its performance capabilities are not as advanced as those of the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7420
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
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
8.8/10
6.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 stands out for engineering and design use due to a high-performance CPU and GPU combination, superior screen resolution and quality, making it ideal for demanding applications and visual work, but it's less portable due to its bigger size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 has a less powerful CPU and integrated GPU, which might be sufficient for less demanding engineering tasks, with the benefit of better portability and a 2-in-1 design that offers versatility for various work environments.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 for general use, the ASUS may offer a more vivid and sharp display owing to its higher resolution and brightness, which improves daily activities like browsing and watching videos. For tasks like engineering and design, the ASUS with its wider color gamut can represent colors more accurately, which is crucial for professional editing or CAD work. However, if you're into gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS may underperform despite its large screen, as a high refresh rate, which provides smoother motion and better responsiveness, is more significant in these scenarios.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has 7.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,391
$801
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 costs $801.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a high-end CPU and an advanced dedicated GPU conducive for intensive tasks and gaming, paired with a larger, high-refresh-rate screen offering rich color coverage, which makes it suitable for general use that involves heavy visuals and multitasking, but it's less portable and has poor battery life.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"Notable qualities of the Inspiron 7420 2-in-1 include the 16:10 aspect ratio, strong hinges, 12th gen Intel CPU with optional GeForce MX graphics, and easy serviceability. Such features would typically cost hundreds of dollars more on higher-end alternatives from competing manufacturers. The value proposition is therefore relatively high for users looking to maximize bang for the buck."
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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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