The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is less expensive, has a larger 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, better for productivity, and a higher screen resolution than the Strix Scar 15's 15.6-inch display. However, the Strix Scar 15, while more expensive, offers double the storage, a more powerful CPU, and a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for intensive gaming and heavy tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Scar 15 offer panels with resolutions high enough and ample brightness for everyday tasks and professional design work, ensuring crisp and vibrant displays. They both cover a broad range of the color spectrum catering to the precision needed for engineering and graphic design which demand accurate color reproduction. However, for 3D and gaming, their lower refresh rates could limit the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, affecting overall immersion and responsiveness in such scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,374
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is suitable for general use with its ample RAM, efficient CPU, and high-quality IPS screen, albeit it's less portable and has modest battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers similar CPU and RAM specifications with a marginally better screen for general tasks and improved portability, though its battery life is slightly shorter.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 outperforms the ASUS ROG Strix G16 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals. While the G16 has a good GPU and a decent refresh rate, the Scar 15's superior GPU and significantly higher refresh rate make it more suited for intense gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.5/10
9.6/10
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 G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both suitable for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality GPUs that deliver the necessary performance for demanding tasks. The G16's larger screen with a higher aspect ratio and better color coverage makes it more tailored for design work, while the Scar 15 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more portable form factor, making it a solid choice for engineering tasks that may also benefit from a more responsive display. Both laptops have quality keyboards and manageable operating noise, but the Strix Scar 15 slightly surpasses the G16 in keyboard quality, which may be a consideration for extensive typing and programming tasks.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
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 G16 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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