Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. 2019 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 17 9700 and 2019 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 17 9700 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 17 9700 is better than 2019 ROG Strix G17.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell XPS 17 9700 has a 39% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside 2019 ROG Strix G17.
Dell XPS 17 9700 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2019 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2019 ROG Strix G17.
Dell XPS 17 9700 supports a faster memory speed than the 2019 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2019 ROG Strix G17.
Dell XPS 17 9700 weighed 4.65 pounds, 26% lighter than the 6.28 pounds 2019 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 6.28 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 2.85 kg |
2019 ROG Strix G17 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2019 ROG Strix G17 over Dell XPS 17 9700.
Prices
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Availability | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced Date: May 13, 2020 | - |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions |
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Weight |
| 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Colors |
| Original Black Glacier Blue |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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ROG Strix G G731GT/GU
ROG Strix G1 G731GV/GW
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Display | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 17 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
| ROG Strix G15 G731GT
ROG Strix G15 G731 GT/GU/GV
ROG Strix G15 G731 GU/GV/GW
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Ports | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Left (3)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics |
| ROG Strix G G731GT
ROG Strix G G731GU
ROG Strix G G731GV
ROG Strix G G731GW
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - |
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Battery | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Size |
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Power Supply |
| ROG Strix G G731GT
ROG Strix G G731 GU/GV/GW
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Software | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera |
| No Built-in camera. |
Audio |
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ROG Strix G G731 GT
ROG Strix G G731 GU/GV/GW
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Misc | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
Sensors |
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Security |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2019 ROG Strix G17 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 17 9700, a 17-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10885H with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in 2019. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 17 9700 has a 17-inch display which is quite similar size to the 17.3-inch 2019 ROG Strix G17. In addition, The Dell XPS 17 9700 weighs 4.65 lbs. about 35% lighter than the 6.28 lbs. 2019 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 14.74” x 9.76” x 0.77”, the Dell XPS 17 9700 is much more portable than the 2019 ROG Strix G17 at 15.73” x 11.55” x 1.03”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 17 9700 supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2019 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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