The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is more expensive but offers superior performance with a high-end processor and dedicated GPU, suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, and it has a larger, high-refresh-rate display. However, it's heavier and less portable, with moderate battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430, while more affordable and offering better battery life and portability, has an integrated GPU and lower-grade processor, making it less suited for demanding tasks but adequate for general use. It’s lighter, making it more travel-friendly, but its smaller display has a lower refresh rate which might not be ideal for fast-paced games or detailed engineering work. 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 5430
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its higher-performing AMD Ryzen CPU and substantial RAM, is ideal for demanding applications, and its superior screen quality offers vivid colors and high contrast, making it well-suited for both work and entertainment, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, with its more modest Intel CPU and less RAM, is capable for everyday tasks and is more portable with longer battery life, but it's less suited for intensive tasks and has a less impressive screen, which may not be as enjoyable for media consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.0/10
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 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in gaming and 3D tasks because it's equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 240Hz refresh rate display, providing smoother visuals and better graphics performance than the Dell Latitude 5430, which has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, and hence is only fair for such demands. Additionally, the superior CPU and screen quality of the ASUS contribute to its enhanced capabilities for intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 outshines the Dell Latitude 5430 in engineering and design use due to its superior main processor, a more powerful dedicated graphics unit, and a higher-quality screen with better resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for intensive tasks and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 5430 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and a panel type that provides crisp and vivid images, making it ideal for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, though its lower refresh rate may not be optimal for gaming and 3D work that require smoother motion. The Dell Latitude 5430's display provides adequate resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks and some professional applications, but it might not have the wide color gamut needed for precision in color-critical engineering and design work. For gaming and 3D content, neither laptop's screen quality is ideal, as the refresh rate on these laptops is not as high as what gaming and 3D modeling often demand for the best experience.
Battery
3.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 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
$790
$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 5430 costs $790.
"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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