Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Dell XPS 17 9700 Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Dell XPS 17 9700 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and XPS 17 9700, two laptops from Asus and Dell. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Dell XPS 17 9700 was launched in May 2020. As you can see, XPS 17 9700 is 5 years older than ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Dell XPS 17 9700 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
18.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB
16GB Ram
399 x 298 x 23.5-32 mm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)

Dell XPS 17 9700 Key Specs

Launched in May 2020
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
375 x 248 x 20 mm (14.76 x 9.76 x 0.79 inches)
Weight: 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and XPS 17 9700 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 over Dell XPS 17 9700

Display Size	18 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	168 ppi vs 133 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 94%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	1200 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 41 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	23 TFLOPS vs 3.041 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell XPS 17 9700 over Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Weight	2.51 kg vs 3.48 kg	0.97 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~90.1% vs ~79%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.4 mm vs 5.7 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell XPS 17 9700 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v3	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell XPS 17 9700 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Dell XPS 17 9700: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and the Dell XPS 17 9700.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)	2.51 kg (5.53 lbs)
Surface Area	1189 cm2 (184.3 inches2)	930 cm2 (144.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79%	~90.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~4.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and the Dell XPS 17 9700 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 weighs 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs), whereas the XPS 17 9700 weighs 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 3.48 kg

Dell XPS 17 9700 2.51 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 32.00 mm

Dell XPS 17 9700 20.00 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is 0.19 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell XPS 17 9700 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Dell XPS 17 9700: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core i5 10300H Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i7 10875H Intel Core i9 10885H
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	4
Number of Threads	24	8
L3 Cache	36 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	14 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Dell XPS 17 9700.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 10300H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	975 MHz	1350 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1485 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	23 TFLOPS	3.041 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7680	1024
TMUs	240	64
ROPs	120	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has a FLOPS value of 23 TFLOPS whereas the Dell XPS 17 9700 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.041 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell XPS 17 9700 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	2933 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the XPS 17 9700's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835	Dell XPS 17 9700
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	97 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	380 W	90 / 130 W

On the other hand, the XPS 17 9700 features a higher battery capacity of 97 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835's 90 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 90 Wh

Dell XPS 17 9700 97 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the XPS 17 9700's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Dell XPS 17 9700: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Dell XPS 17 9700 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, XPS 17 9700 has a smaller 17.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the XPS 17 9700's total usable screen area is 838cm² / 130inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 features a higher pixel density with 168 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 168 ppi

Dell XPS 17 9700 133 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1200 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 1200 nits

Dell XPS 17 9700 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Dell XPS 17 9700 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to XPS 17 9700 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. XPS 17 9700 does not have USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and XPS 17 9700 have USB Type-C ports. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while XPS 17 9700 has 4x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and XPS 17 9700 feature Thunderbolt ports. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has Thunderbolt 5, while XPS 17 9700 has Thunderbolt 3.

HDMI
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. XPS 17 9700 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
XPS 17 9700 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and XPS 17 9700 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	4x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No