Dell 5W98R 16″ vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
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Comparison summary
- Dell 5W98R 16″ is hands-down better laptop however ROG Strix SCAR offers better value.
- For performance 5W98R has a better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ROG Strix SCAR has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- ROG Strix SCAR features a bigger display. For portability 5W98R is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ROG Strix SCAR has a bigger SSD.
Dell 5W98R 16″
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
Compare specifications
| Dell 5W98R 16″ | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches | 15.75 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches |
| (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) | (40 x 29.21 x 3.81 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | October 17, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $7,061.99 | $5,809.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $7,061.99 | $5,809.99 |
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Laptop Dimensions
Dell 5W98R 16″
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ vs other laptops:
Dell 5W98R 16″ summary
Dell 5W98R is a laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel processor, however less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg). Just WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is adequate could be better.
Dell 16" Pro Max 16 Plus Notebook
An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz and includes built-in AI acceleration for demanding professional workloads.
An NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory drives 3D, rendering and AI-enhanced applications.
64 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD keep large datasets moving, with two more M.2 slots free for expansion.
The 16-inch 1920 x 1200 anti-glare display reaches 500 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3, a 120 Hz refresh rate and VRR.
Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE, an SD reader, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover every connection.
ASIN: B0HQ5YRVP7
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ summary
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that is outstanding well-suited for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less RAM than competitors for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is portable at only 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18.4" 240Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, GeForce RTX 4090 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 8TB PCIe SSD, RGB Backlit KYB, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6, Win11Pro)
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6X Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
32GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), Integrated Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
18.4" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate WQXGA Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Black Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.
Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5MWLHG