The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers high-end performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering with a top-tier processor and graphics card, but it's less portable due to its larger screen and heavier weight. The Dell Inspiron 14 7435, meanwhile, is more portable with its smaller size and lighter weight, making it suitable for general use and multitasking; plus, it has a touchscreen. The ASUS will cost more but excels in demanding tasks, whereas the Dell is less expensive and offers a balance for everyday activities with reasonable performance. Consider your needs: high power and less mobility, or moderate performance with greater portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its top-tier CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, excels for demanding applications and multitasking, making it very suitable for general use, albeit at the cost of portability and battery life due to its large size and power consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is highly suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and visually impressive experiences. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has a less capable integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate, making it suitable for less intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, a larger and higher resolution screen with greater color accuracy, which is conducive for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it's heavy and not as portable. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is lighter and more portable with a decent CPU for lighter engineering work, includes a touchscreen which can be useful for design, but its GPU is integrated and less suited for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
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 G18 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
8.1/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
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 G18 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
8.7/10
6.1/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution display and excellent brightness, which makes it suitable for general use and detail-rich engineering tasks, but the lower refresh rate might not be ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 provides a decent balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and non-intensive engineering work, but it doesn't stand out for any specialized use case like gaming or professional design, where higher refresh rates and more accurate color coverage are required. Neither laptop is optimized for gaming or high-end 3D work due to their screens' poorer refresh rates, impacting the fluidity of movement and action on display.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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