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Between the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, the G15 Advantage Edition is more affordable and features an AMD Ryzen CPU and RX GPU, which may offer a strong performance for general use and gaming. On the other hand, the ROG Strix Scar 15 is priced higher and comes with an Intel i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, potentially providing superior performance in intensive tasks and gaming, along with additional features such as a webcam. However, the Scar 15 is lighter than the G15, which can be an important factor if portability is a priority. Keep in mind the Scar 15's higher cost may reflect in these performance and feature improvements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.5
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and a powerful AMD RX GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design applications, and it boasts a good screen quality, but it is heavier and has less portability compared to thinner laptops. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 comes with a top-tier Intel i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, ensuring exceptional performance for similar tasks, and additionally offers greater portability due to being lighter, along with higher keyboard quality, but at a higher noise level during intensive operations.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the ROG Strix Scar 15 offer pleasing visuals with their sharp resolutions and bright displays, providing a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design, professionals can appreciate the accurate color representation and wide color gamuts that ensure their work is represented with precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver the smoothest visuals that gamers seek, making them less ideal for fast-paced, graphic-intensive activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Cost
$1,500
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition equipped with a powerful AMD processor and satisfactory screen quality, is suited for general use and offers a balance of performance and battery life for regular tasks, although it is slightly heavier and less portable compared to the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, which is lighter and features a high-performing Intel processor and better portability, but at the tradeoff of a shorter battery life, which may necessitate more frequent charging during daily use. Both laptops have sufficient RAM and high-quality IPS screens, making them capable for a range of activities, while the Scar 15 also benefits from a higher storage capacity and a notably better keyboard, but both may experience some noise and heat during intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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
7.3
7.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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