The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 provides high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks but it's large and not as easy to carry around. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is more budget-friendly, offers good performance for general use, and is more portable due to its smaller size. Consider the ASUS if you need a powerful machine for resource-intensive tasks and don't mind the extra weight and cost. Go for the Dell if you prioritize portability, longer battery life, and a more affordable price for everyday tasks and business 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 14 7490
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
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, providing excellent performance for gaming and heavy tasks, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which offers a decent CPU for everyday use and benefits from better portability and longer battery life, making it a practical choice for mobile professionals. Both laptops have good screen quality and sufficient RAM, but the ASUS excels in intense graphical tasks whereas the Dell is tailored for general business use, additionally featuring a touchscreen.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high refresh rate screen, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D work, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has an Intel UHD Graphics 620, which is less capable for these tasks, and a standard refresh rate screen.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design because it has a higher performance CPU, an advanced dedicated GPU suitable for demanding tasks, and a high refresh rate screen enhancing visual fluidity, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is considered fair due to its lower tier CPU, integrated graphics which are less powerful for intensive applications, and a standard refresh rate display less optimized for dynamic content. Although the Dell model is lighter and more portable with better battery life, the ASUS offers a larger, high-quality screen and more robust processing capabilities essential for complex engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 14 7490 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
6.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with a focus on gaming, likely has a high refresh rate making it excellent for fast-paced action, but it may lack in color accuracy and range needed for engineering and general use. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, being a business-oriented laptop, typically prioritizes color accuracy and a well-balanced resolution for clarity and detail in design work, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming or 3D. For general use, both screens provide adequate quality, but the Latitude might have an edge in outdoor visibility and sharpness due to better brightness and resolution.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 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 14 7490 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$300
$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 14 7490 costs $300.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 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 14 7490 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."
"The Dell Latitude 7490's got the speed you need (and then some), a keyboard that's comfortable enough for writing all day long and a battery that supports a full 8-hour workday. If only the display were brighter and it managed heat better. If you need every minute of battery life you can get, the extended-battery version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 lasts 8 hours longer than the Latitude 7490, but its display is much less colorful."
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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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