Choose the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 if you need a high-performance machine for gaming or intensive engineering tasks despite it being less portable and more expensive. If you prefer a more affordable, lightweight option with longer battery life suitable for general use and better portability, the Dell Latitude 5530 would be the wiser choice. Keep in mind, the Dell won't handle gaming or heavy-duty tasks as well as the ASUS. Both have a similar screen size and resolution, but the ASUS outshines in refresh rate and graphics power, important for fast-paced gaming and demanding graphics applications. 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 5530
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 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 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an exceptionally high screen refresh rate, which ensures smoother visuals and better handling of fast-paced scenes.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.9/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i9 CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior screen with high refresh rate, color accuracy, and brightness, but it is heavier and bulkier, impacting portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Latitude 5530 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
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 likely has a high-resolution display with great color accuracy, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate could be suboptimal for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530 might offer adequate resolution and color reproduction, which is sufficient for day-to-day tasks and some professional design work, but again falls short for gaming and 3D due to a likely standard refresh rate. Users prioritizing engineering and general use might lean towards the ASUS for its superior color range and clarity, while those focused on gaming or 3D modeling might need to look elsewhere for a higher refresh rate screen.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5530 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5530 has 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 5530 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$919
$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 5530 costs $919.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Latitude 5530 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in general use due to its high-end CPU and GPU, larger and more vibrant screen, and ample RAM, making it suitable for demanding tasks but less portable and with a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5530 which offers portability and longer battery life, balanced for productivity with a decent screen, keyboard, and processor for everyday tasks. While the Dell is better for on-the-go users valuing battery and portability, the ASUS is preferred for more intensive applications and better overall performance, but at the cost of heavier weight and reduced battery longevity.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Latitude 5530 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 5530 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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