Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440vsAsus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533

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Dell
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 delivers solid performance with impressive battery life and graphics capabilities.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 has a solid and sturdy metal chassis with premium feel overall.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 boasts an impressive and vibrant display for everyday tasks.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a sharp display, good audio, and solid performance at an affordable price.
Asus
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533

Quick Stats

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 delivers excellent gaming performance with high frame rates overall.
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 boasts top-notch build quality, making it highly reliable.
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533's display boasts a 300Hz refresh rate and excellent color accuracy overall.
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 features a powerful Ryzen 9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#617
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
Winner
#615
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#756
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
#466
Winner
Display
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#213
Winner
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
#628
Performance
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#500
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
#16
Winner
Build
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#530
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
#485
Winner
Features
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#730
Winner
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
#847

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
Asus ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i9-12900H
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 130W)
1x 2230 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x M.2 PCIe x4 slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

Strengths

This has been a nice pleasant surprise, especially a good bank for the buck here we like to see in 2024 when laptops are so expensive
sharp brighter than expected display
a Sleek lightweight design
a nice solid overall performance here with good graphics performance again with that Intel arc graphics
outstanding battery life
it has a comfortable keyboard and touchpad

Weaknesses

the ram is not upgradeable, that is pretty much part for the course here in 2024
it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1 which would give you more options
you're going to have to contend with that fan noise reaching as high as 53 maybe even 54 DB which is quite noticeable under load
the speakers I would say are surprisingly good not the greatest speakers I've ever heard but pretty good for this price point in this category
the ram is not upgradeable that is pretty much part for the course here in 2024 and it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1
it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1 which would give you more options

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533

Strengths

A total upgrade from the G532 with a lot of exciting features and gaming firepower to offer for what it is priced at.
The design updates are really good, making it look very presentable on a workspace.
The 15.6 inch full HD display with 300Hz refresh rate panel has excellent color accuracy and brightness.
The loudspeaker is one of the best I've heard on a gaming laptop, sounding better than MacBook Pro speakers.
The keyboard layout is great with dedicated volume keys and a microphone mute button.
The trackpad has good tracking performance and capacitive numpad which doesn't accidentally turn on when typing.
The ROG Keystone saves system profiles and enables a hidden secure drive for storing files (useful for owners of other ROG gaming systems).
The laptop's battery life is hands down the best I've ever come across, lasting 7 hours in power saving mode.

Weaknesses

The scalper prices of GPUs are extremely expensive and don't make sense to pay for.
There's still no webcam on this laptop (but a smartphone camera can be used as a workaround).
The keyboard area remains pretty cool even when the laptop is on full load.
The fans dissipate heat through the left and right vents, causing discomfort when gaming.
CPU temperatures average around 67°C in performance mode.
No USB ports are available on the right side, requiring dongles for connecting devices.
There's no teleport support on the USB-C port on the rear (although charging over USB PD is supported).
Microsoft's Flight Simulator scored an average of 37 frames per second on high-end graphics settings.
Read Full Reviews

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 is a sleek and lightweight laptop that punches above its weight in terms of performance. With a sharp and bright display, this device delivers solid overall performance, including good graphics capabilities thanks to Intel's Arc graphics. Battery life is also impressive, lasting over 14 hours on a single charge. Weighing just under $1,000, the Inspiron 14 Plus offers an unbeatable value proposition for those seeking a reliable and feature-rich laptop without breaking the bank.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533

The elusive dream of a high-performance gaming laptop without breaking the bank. I recently upgraded to the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533, and my experience has been nothing short of impressive. This laptop's sleek design, stunning display, and powerful specs make it a compelling choice for gamers on a budget. But can its performance match its price? Let's dive in and find out.

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