When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, consider their strengths: the ASUS is a high-performance laptop with better graphical capabilities, making it suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks but is larger, heavier, and pricier. The Dell, conversely, is more affordable, portable, and offers a touchscreen, appealing for general use and suitable for tasks not requiring intense graphics, but it falls short on gaming or engineering performance due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Both have similar battery life but the ASUS provides a larger screen and higher refresh rates conducive to gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers high-end gaming performance with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate, enhancing fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its integrated AMD Radeon graphics and standard refresh rate, is designed more for everyday tasks and casual gaming, resulting in only fair gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks with a high-end CPU, powerful dedicated GPU, and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen, making it preferential for resource-intensive applications but less portable due to its larger size and weight. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, although also suitable for engineering and design with a competent CPU and integrated graphics, is more portable and has a touch-enabled, higher resolution screen, appealing to those prioritizing mobility and touch interactivity over raw performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
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 17 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
8.1/10
6.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with a vibrant display and high resolution, offers excellent visual clarity and color accuracy for engineering and general use but falls short on the high refresh rate expected by gamers for smooth and responsive 3D gameplay. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and design work; however, it doesn't excel in the color department, which is crucial for precision in engineering and design. Neither laptop is ideal for serious gaming or 3D work due to their limited refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and longer response times during fast-paced gameplay.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers top-tier CPU and GPU performance, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen with a superior refresh rate, but its larger size and weight reduce portability and it has merely average battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while having a good CPU for general use, less powerful integrated graphics, and a decent screen with a higher resolution, boasts better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and touch capabilities, along with a marginally better battery life.
Software Development
7.5/10
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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