The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers strong performance for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, with a larger screen and high refresh rate, suitable for those pursuits. Its battery life is less than the Dell Precision 5470, which is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. The Dell device, being a premium business laptop with a high-resolution display and color accuracy, is better suited for professional work and prolonged use. The Precision 5470 also has a longer battery life, making it ideal for those who need to work on the go. If gaming and high-performance tasks are a priority, and you don't mind a larger and heavier laptop, the ASUS might suit you, but if portability, long battery life, and a professional setting are more important, the Dell is the better choice. 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
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Precision 5470 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful GPU, making it very good for smooth and visually demanding gaming and 3D tasks. The Dell Precision 5470, although with good GPU capabilities for gaming and 3D, offers a lower screen refresh rate which may not be as suitable for the most intensive gaming scenarios as the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU performance and powerful GPU, which are complemented by a large, high-refresh rate screen, making it ideal for graphics-intensive work but less portable due to its size and weight. The Dell Precision 5470, while it has a capable CPU and GPU for engineering applications, boasts a higher resolution screen and is more portable, which might benefit professionals who need to work on the go and appreciate a balance between performance and mobility.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in general use and engineering scenarios because it likely offers higher resolution and superior brightness, coupled with a wider color gamut that ensures accurate color representation, crucial for design tasks. However, its poor gaming quality may be due to a lower refresh rate which is vital for smooth motion in fast-paced games. The Dell Precision 5470, while also providing suitable resolution and color accuracy for general use and professional design work, falls short for gaming and 3D applications for similar reasons, prioritizing color precision over the high refresh rates gamers need.
Battery
3.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor 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 G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is favorable for general use due to its high-quality screen, ample RAM, and robust CPU, which handle everyday tasks efficiently; however, it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. The Dell Precision 5470 is also suited for general use with its competitive CPU and RAM, while offering better portability and battery life, making it an excellent choice for users who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 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
7.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Dell Precision 5470 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."
"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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