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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is priced higher and offers excellent general use, engineering, and 3D/machine learning performance with a high-refresh-rate display ideal for intensive gaming, albeit with less battery life and average portability. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while cheaper, still delivers strong performance for gaming, engineering, and general use, has a larger screen, a good battery life, and decent portability; however, its display features aren't as advanced as the Scar 15, which means less smoothness in fast-motion games. If budget isn't a concern and you seek top-tier gaming performance with a high-refresh-rate display, go for the Strix Scar 15, but if you want to save money and get good performance with longer battery life and a big screen, choose the TUF Gaming A17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15’s superior resolution and panel type offer crisp and vibrant visuals, while its higher brightness enhances the display's readability in various lighting conditions. The Scar 15 also satisfies engineering and design needs with a wide color gamut that allows for precise color work, but its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers and 3D designers who prioritize fluid motion and rapid screen updates. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17’s fair screen quality across uses reflects a balance of adequate resolution and color accuracy for everyday tasks and professional work, but its screen may not satisfy users looking for the smoothest gaming or 3D experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a balance with solid CPU and RAM for general tasks, exceptional screen quality for vivid visuals, but its portability and battery life are compromised due to its gaming focus. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, despite being very good for general use, may sacrifice screen quality and have a larger size, which impacts portability, yet it provides better battery life, making it more suitable for extended use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
8.3
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with a faster screen refresh rate, excels for gaming and 3D tasks, offering smooth and visually responsive playback, and its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU provides robust graphics performance suitable for demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.4
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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