The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a more budget-friendly option that's lighter, making it more portable, but it has less battery life and a lower screen refresh rate compared to the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17. Conversely, the Scar 17 costs more but offers higher performance potential and a better screen for fast-motion and gaming, appropriate for tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, along with a larger screen size and a more robust battery, which may lessen its portability due to increased weight. If you prioritize high-end performance and gaming and don't mind the higher price and reduced portability, the Scar 17 is a suitable choice, whereas the G15 is favorable for mid-range performance with easier carrying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, which makes it good for gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a higher refresh rate of 360 times per second, enhancing its ability to deliver even smoother gameplay and improved 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 outperforms the ROG Strix G15 for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel CPU and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which provide faster processing and better graphics handling capabilities essential for such tasks. Additionally, the Scar 17 offers a higher screen quality with better color accuracy and higher contrast ratio, enhancing visual clarity, but it is less portable and heavier than the G15.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
292.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a balance between resolution and brightness making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, which are common in general use. Engineering and design professionals benefit from its ability to represent colors accurately, crucial for precise visual work. However, the refresh rate, which is key for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and 3D rendering, is not as high as dedicated gaming laptops, making this laptop less ideal for those specific needs.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 costs $2,499.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a more advanced CPU and a superior graphics card compared to the ROG Strix G15, resulting in better performance for general use; it also has a larger screen with higher quality, which enhances the visual experience, but this comes at the cost of heavier weight and reduced portability. Additionally, the Strix Scar 17 offers longer battery life, but due to its increased size and power, it may not be as convenient to carry around as the more compact Strix G15.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.2/10
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 17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
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
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
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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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