The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is significantly more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and offers a high-performing processor and a more powerful dedicated graphics card, catering to intensive gaming and demanding engineering tasks. If portability and budget are your primary concerns, the Dell is better, but for superior performance in gaming and engineering software, the ASUS is the recommended choice. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good for general use
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an exceptionally high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, both crucial for smooth and detailed visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Dell has an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provide a more modest visual experience and are better suited for casual gaming and everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 16 5635 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performing CPU and GPU, which excel in demanding tasks, complemented by an abundant RAM capacity and a high-quality screen that enhances visual work. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a good balance with a potent CPU and integrated graphics suited for lighter engineering applications, alongside a high-resolution screen for detailed design work, while still maintaining better portability and quieter operating noise for a more versatile everyday use.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen for content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, screens with higher resolution and brightness make for a crisper and more vivid viewing experience, which is why the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 with its superior panel type and resolution offers better screen quality compared to the Dell Inspiron. For engineering and design, precise color reproduction is crucial; the ASUS with its better coverage of color gamuts stands out against the Dell, ensuring more accurate color work for professional design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate can greatly impact the smoothness of motion, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, although they can still be suitable for less demanding gaming scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$735
$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 16 5635 costs $735.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers superior portability and longer battery life compared to the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, making it more convenient for general use. The ASUS, while a bulkier and heavier gaming laptop with lower battery life, provides a high-performance CPU, potent GPU, and higher screen refresh rate, which could be overkill for non-gaming tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 16 5635 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
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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."
"Compared to the previous year’s Inspiron, Dell upgraded the screen aspect ratio on this generation, but also transitioned to a more minimalistic centered keyboard flanked by up-firing speakers. The 16-inch screen is huge plus and I really appreciate the extra real estate without sacrificing the footprint much. This year’s model is a little larger than last, though, as the former model was already very small for a 15 incher."
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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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