The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior performance for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning due to its high-end processor and advanced GPU. It has a large, high-refresh-rate display, but its size and weight detract from portability, and it has a shorter battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330, on the other hand, is more affordable, has better battery life, and is significantly more portable with a smaller, lighter design. However, it has less storage and its integrated graphics are less suited for heavy graphical tasks. It’s a better fit for general use and business applications. 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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is superior for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, which provide substantial graphical power and can display more frames per second because of its high screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5330 in engineering and design due to its higher-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which offer superior processing and graphic capabilities for intensive tasks, and its larger, higher resolution, and more color-accurate screen enhances visual detail and work area. However, the Dell Latitude 5330, with a significantly smaller and lighter build, excels in portability and is easier to carry for on-the-go professionals, despite having a less powerful Intel CPU and integrated graphics which are adequate for less demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Latitude 5330 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
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is favored for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and superior color gamut coverage, ensuring crisp visuals and vibrant, accurate colors for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 5330, with fair screen attributes across the board, provides a balanced yet unexceptional experience, lacking the high color accuracy and resolution necessary for specialized engineering tasks and the quick refresh rate desired for gaming.
Battery
3.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 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
$590
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
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 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 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."
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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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