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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are similarly priced with both having high performance for gaming and engineering due to their powerful processors and graphics cards. If a higher storage capacity and a slightly lighter build are important, the ASUS is preferable. Keep in mind that both are upper midrange in price and cater to intensive tasks, while portability is compromised due to their weight and size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 meets essential needs with its decent panel type, resolution, and brightness, making everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing enjoyable. In contrast, for engineering and design, while both laptops offer vibrant colors and wide color gamuts for detailed and accurate work, the Asus might not quite compete with the Dell's higher color accuracy. However, for immersive 3D experiences and fast-paced games, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates are lower than what's ideal for such activities, leading to less fluid visuals in high-speed scenarios.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$2,200
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a powerful Intel CPU and ample RAM, making it adept for a range of tasks while its screen quality and battery life are suitable for daily use despite its limited portability. The Dell Alienware m15 R7, featuring an equally robust AMD CPU and high RAM, plus a superior screen resolution, excels in general use scenarios as well, but also faces portability and battery limitations. Both systems are hindered by their substantial weight and moderate battery life but offer excellent screen and keyboard quality, with efficient heat management and enough storage for typical needs.
Gaming and AI
8.3
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 provides excellent gaming and 3D performance with its high-end GPU and very high screen refresh rate, making it a strong choice for fast-paced gaming. Similarly, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 packs the same high-performance GPU and a slightly lower screen refresh rate, but with a higher resolution display, offering sharp visuals for detailed 3D work and gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens. While the ASUS offers slightly better battery life, the Dell excels with a higher resolution and brighter screen, though it's less portable and has louder operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.4
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Dell Alienware m15 R7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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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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