Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. 2020 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 17 9700 and 2020 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 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Dell XPS 17 9700 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2020 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Dell XPS 17 9700 weighed 4.65 pounds, 26% lighter than the 6.28 pounds 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 6.28 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 2.85 kg |
2020 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix G17 is better than Dell XPS 17 9700.
The 2020 ROG Strix G17 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 17 9700. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 17 9700.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 17 9700 and 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Prices
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Availability | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced Date: May 13, 2020 | - |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions |
| 15.7” x 11.53” x 0.86 ~ 1.02” (399 x 293 x 22 ~ 26 mm) |
Weight |
| 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Colors |
| Original Black Glacier Blue Electro Punk |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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ROG Strix G17 G712 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Display | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 17 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
| ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV
ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV/LU
ROG Strix G17 G712 LV/LU
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Ports | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Left (3)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics |
| ROG Strix G17 G712LU
ROG Strix G17 G712LV
ROG Strix G17 G712LW
ROG Strix G17 G712LWS
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11AX (2x2) +BT Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - |
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Battery | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Size |
| - |
Power Supply |
| 230W power adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 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 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera |
| No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Sensors |
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Security |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 2020 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 around the same year in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 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 2020 ROG Strix G17. In addition, The Dell XPS 17 9700 weighs 4.65 lbs. about 35% lighter than the 6.28 lbs. 2020 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 2020 ROG Strix G17 at 15.7” x 11.53” x 1.02”.
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 2020 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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