The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its high refresh rate display and powerful GPU. However, it's not as portable as the Dell XPS 15, which is lighter and offers better battery life. The XPS 15 is more suited to general use, has a higher resolution display with a more comfortable aspect ratio for productivity, and excels in build quality and speaker performance. The ASUS is typically more expensive than the Dell, so if your budget is tighter, the XPS 15 provides good performance at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
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
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 surpasses the Dell XPS 15 in gaming and 3D applications mainly because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, which would provide smoother visuals and better responsiveness during gameplay or 3D rendering. By contrast, the Dell XPS 15, with its Intel Arc A370M GPU and a 60 Hz screen refresh rate, delivers modest gaming and 3D performance, focusing more on high-quality screen visuals with a higher resolution and color accuracy.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 XPS 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 15 for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS and Dell laptops offer sharp visuals and ample brightness, making text reading and video watching comfortable. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for detailed work. However, gamers and 3D creators may find their screens less appealing due to lower refresh rates, which result in less fluid motion compared to specialized gaming models.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 has 10 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
4.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,000
$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 XPS 15 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in performance with a top-tier CPU and ample RAM, powerful for gaming and heavy tasks, paired with a high refresh rate screen that's crisp, though it's less portable and has less battery life than the Dell XPS 15, which offers a balance of performance with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and excellent screen quality in terms of color and brightness; the XPS 15 shines in portability and longer battery life, better suited for on-the-go use and productivity.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its powerful Intel i9 CPU and RTX 3070 Ti GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks that require intense processing and graphics capabilities, while its large screen and high refresh rate contribute to a superb display quality. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 15 balances performance with a slightly smaller, yet high-quality screen and a lighter build, making it more suitable for users who prioritize a mix of power, portability, and superior speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Dell XPS 15 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 XPS 15 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 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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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