If you require strong performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 provides powerful hardware to handle these demands, but comes with a higher price and less portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers better portability and is more cost-effective for general use, such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption, yet it may not perform as well with intensive tasks. For long battery life and lighter travel, the Dell is a smart pick, whereas if you prioritize top-notch performance and are okay with a heavier laptop and higher expense, the ASUS is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, which provide smoother visuals and better overall gaming performance. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a significantly less powerful integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, leading to fair gaming performance and less fluid motion in 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is favored for engineering and design because it boasts a high-end Intel i9 CPU and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, essential for demanding tasks, along with a quality IPS display, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is favored due to its higher resolution and brighter display, making for crisper text and vivid visuals. Engineers and designers would appreciate the ASUS's wide color gamut, ensuring more accurate and vibrant color representation in their work. However, gamers and 3D artists might find the Scar 15 less appealing, as its refresh rate isn't as high as desired for the smoothest motion in fast-paced games or 3D animations.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its robust CPU and high-quality graphics card, offers strong performance suited for more than just general use, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, which may not be ideal for those constantly on the move. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while also good for general use with adequate CPU and RAM, is more portable with a longer battery life and a screen that doubles as a touch display, making it more versatile for everyday mobility and usage.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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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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