The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a high-performance gaming laptop with a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which makes it ideal for intensive gaming and certain engineering tasks but less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470 is a premium business laptop that's more portable with a better battery life and is well-suited for professional software applications, though it has less storage space out of the box. If your priority is gaming or running highly demanding graphics applications, the ASUS is the better choice; if you need a lighter, more battery-efficient laptop for business tasks, consider the Dell. 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
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Precision 5470 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design due to its top-tier Intel i9 CPU and high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, complemented by a screen that offers a very high refresh rate and good color coverage, but it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Precision 5470 provide clear visuals and brightness, making activities like browsing and video streaming enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design, the color accuracy from their wide color gamuts ensures that professionals can work on projects where color representation is critical. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens lack the higher refresh rates preferred for smooth motion and fast-paced graphics, which can detract from the experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 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
3.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which makes it very good for general use and capable of handling a wide range of demanding applications, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell Precision 5470 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Dell Precision 5470 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 Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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