For a significant step up in performance, especially for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is the way to go. It boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, ensuring top-tier performance. However, it's bulkier and more expensive, with a larger screen and higher refresh rate, making it less portable and overkill for general use. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly option with a more compact design, suitable for everyday tasks and light work. It won't handle intensive tasks as well, but it's more than enough for web browsing, office applications, and casual use. The Dell also has a longer battery life, making it a better choice for those who need a laptop on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
9.2/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
9.1/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.9/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for software development, though the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
6.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has 3 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.2/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,500
$722
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a price of $3,500 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 costs $722.
How the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Dell Inspiron 15 3530
GENERAL
Price
Price
$3,500
$722
Release Date
Release Date
June 6, 2023
May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.11''
14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65''
Weight
Weight
6.61 lbs
3.64 lbs
Width
Width
15.55"
14.11"
Depth
Depth
11.1"
9.25"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Intel i5-1335U
RAM
RAM
32 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
2
Storage
Storage
2048 GB
512 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
2
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4090 (175 W)
Iris Xe
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Yes
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
16 GB
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
3 Hours
6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
90 Wh
41 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
17.3"
15.6"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
2560 x 1440
1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
240Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
350 nits
220 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
169.78 PPI
141.21 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1000: 1
700: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
6.5 ms
35 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
71 %
49 %
sRGB
sRGB
99 %
66 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
73 %
49 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
6.3/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
5.7/10
8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
6.5/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
48.7°C
37.8°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
53.4°C
55.6°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
28°C
20.6°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
N/A
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/10
6.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
7/10
6.5/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
No
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
3
1
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
2
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
Yes
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.2
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6
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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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