The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers strong performance for 3D rendering and machine learning tasks, a high refresh rate display, and a larger screen, which is better for gaming and intensive engineering software. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is highly portable with a smaller, high-resolution OLED touchscreen display and longer battery life, making it well suited for general use and travel. It's also known for its build and keyboard quality. Consider the ASUS if gaming or resource-intensive tasks are your priority, or the Dell if you need portability and regular computing with a premium feel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which delivers smoother visuals and is more responsive during fast-paced scenes. Conversely, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while still good for gaming and 3D applications, uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, which provides decent performance but is less capable than dedicated gaming GPUs, and its OLED screen has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, offering less fluid motion in comparison.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a strong combination of a high-powered AMD CPU, a dedicated Nvidia GPU, and a large, high-refresh-rate screen, making it well-suited for tasks that need considerable graphics power and screen real estate, such as 3D modeling or simulation, which are common in engineering and design; however, it is heavy and less portable. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while more portable and featuring a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, relies on an Intel integrated GPU and a more compact screen, making it less optimal for graphics-intense engineering software but excellent for engineering tasks that benefit from a high-resolution display and where portability is a key factor.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
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
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both offer sharp displays with good brightness and resolution that cater well to everyday activities like browsing the web and streaming video. For engineering and design, the Dell stands out with superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut, crucial for tasks that require precise color representation like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is key for smooth motion, the ASUS falls short, making it less suited for fast-paced games or intensive 3D rendering compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent 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 XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is rated very good for general use as it offers a highly portable form factor with a top-tier OLED screen, an efficient CPU, and superior battery life, making it an ideal companion for day-to-day tasks. The ASUS ROG Strix G17, while offering a powerful CPU and GPU combo suitable for more demanding applications, is less portable, has a larger screen which may not be as high-quality as the XPS's OLED, and sacrifices battery performance for gaming-grade hardware.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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