The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is significantly more expensive but offers top-tier gaming performance with its advanced Nvidia graphics card. It possesses a larger screen with a higher refresh rate which is ideal for gaming and intensive tasks but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is more affordable with a smaller, higher resolution screen that excels in color accuracy and sharpness, making it great for general use and portable due to its lighter weight. However, its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding 3D applications and gaming. 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
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
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 Plus is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, which are very important for smooth and immersive gameplay. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it suitable for gaming but not as optimized as the ASUS for high-frame-rate experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Plus is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and dedicated gaming-grade GPU, which facilitate demanding tasks like 3D modeling, whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, while still competent with a strong CPU, uses integrated graphics, better suited for less intensive applications and offers greater portability. Screen quality is superior on the ASUS, providing an edge for detail-oriented work, though both laptops have high-quality screens suitable for design purposes.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offer clear, sharp images and comfortable brightness, making activities like browsing the web and streaming video enjoyable. In engineering and design tasks, both the ASUS and Dell have color ranges that can accurately represent a wide spectrum, crucial for detail-oriented work such as photo editing or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack the high refresh rates that provide smooth visuals and gameplay, which can be a detriment to fast-paced, graphic-intense scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
$1,000
$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 Plus costs $1,000.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
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 Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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 Plus 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."
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
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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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