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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is typically less expensive and offers versatility with its touchscreen and 2-in-1 design, making it suitable for general use with some portability despite a midrange weight. It provides satisfactory performance for engineering tasks and intensive gaming thanks to its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU. However, for more demanding 3D, machine learning, or gaming needs, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 may be worth the slightly higher cost, boasting a superior Intel i9 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU, though it lacks a touchscreen and is less portable due to a higher weight. Both have similar battery life and high-quality displays, but the Flow X16 has a higher resolution and color accuracy which is beneficial for visual tasks, while the Strix Scar 15 has a higher screen refresh rate favoring fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.3
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.5
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
In general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels with its high-resolution display, superior panel technology that offers vibrant colors and brightness, making everything from browsing to video watching a pleasure. For engineering and design tasks, its wide color gamut coverage ensures that colors are accurate and consistent, which is critical for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its high resolution, the laptop's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other laptops specifically designed with gaming-grade refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers versatility as both a laptop and tablet with a high-quality touch screen and solid battery life, making it well-suited for a variety of general use cases; whereas the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its powerful CPU and better graphics, is tailored more towards intensive tasks and gaming, though it is less portable and has a lower screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 9 processor, RTX 3060 GPU, and high-quality, high-resolution touchscreen that is adaptable for various tasks with its 2-in-1 convertible design, providing flexibility. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i9 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU, combined with a high-refresh-rate screen, making it exceptionally suited for demanding engineering applications, but it lacks the touchscreen and convertible features of the Flow X16.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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