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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop primarily for gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a suitable choice with its high-performance components, although its larger size and shorter battery life reduce its portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers better portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a good fit for general use and travel. However, it's less equipped for performance-intensive tasks due to its less powerful processor and graphics. Keep in mind that the ROG Strix Scar 15 carries a higher price, so if budget is a key concern, the Zenbook 13 is more cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3
6.2
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers excellent gaming and 3D performance with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high 300Hz screen refresh rate, outshining the fair gaming capabilities of the ASUS Zenbook 13, which has a less potent integrated AMD Ryzen GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and superior GPU which are crucial for demanding applications and tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 13, while offering high screen quality and increased portability, has less RAM and a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it less ideal for intensive engineering software.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers clarity and vibrant colors suitable for general use and sufficient color accuracy for engineering, but its refresh rate does not meet the high standards needed for smooth gaming and fast-paced 3D rendering. The ASUS Zenbook 13 shines with its high resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, along with great color representation for creative work, but lacks the high refresh rate gamers require for an optimal experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$890
$0
$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 Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a robust processor and high-end graphics card, excelling in tasks that demand substantial power, such as content creation and gaming, paired with a high-quality display and generous storage, albeit at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while offering less storage and computing power, boasts impressive portability with a lightweight design and extended battery life, as well as an OLED screen for vibrant colors, making it a more travel-friendly option for general use that still performs well in a variety of situations.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.4
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Scar 15 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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