If you need top performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 may be preferable; it has a more powerful processor, better graphics, and a faster screen refresh rate. However, it's heavier and larger, which compromises portability. The Dell Latitude 5430, on the other hand, offers sufficient performance for general use and some engineering tasks and might be better if you prioritize a more portable device, with longer battery life, and don't require high-end graphics. The Dell also comes at a lower cost but with less storage and memory than the ASUS. 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
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in general use due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, quality IPS screen, and dedicated gaming-class GPU, which collectively deliver superior performance and visuals but compromise on portability and battery life given its larger size and gaming orientation. The Dell Latitude 5430, while easier to carry around and benefiting from longer battery life, offers more modest performance suitable for everyday tasks due to a mid-range CPU, less RAM, integrated graphics, and a more business-focused design.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which are crucial for smooth and visually detailed performance. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and offers a modest refresh rate of 60Hz, suitable for basic tasks but resulting in less fluidity and detail in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, superior GPU, and high-quality screen, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430 offers fair performance with a decent CPU, moderate RAM, integrated graphics, and a good screen while being more portable with a longer battery life, making it less suited for demanding engineering tasks but better for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a vibrant and sharp display that benefits general use and engineering applications with its high resolution and wide color gamut, ensuring crisp and accurate visuals, but lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D environments. The Dell Latitude 5430, with its fair screen quality, provides adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks and engineering software, but its color reproduction may not be as precise for professional design work, and like the ASUS, is not designed for the fast refresh rates desired by gamers and 3D artists. Though both laptops are sufficient for everyday and professional tasks, neither is optimized for the high refresh rates needed for the best gaming and 3D modeling experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 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 Latitude 5430 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$790
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Latitude 5430 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 17 and the Dell Latitude 5430 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."
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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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