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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers more processing power which is better suited for intensive engineering tasks, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with more RAM, may handle multitasking and large datasets more efficiently. Both laptops have the same screen size with high refresh rates suitable for gaming, although the ASUS has a slightly better battery, they both offer similar battery life. If portability is a priority, the Gigabyte is slightly lighter. For creative professionals, the Gigabyte covers a wider range of colors. Both are well-built and can handle general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and are designed for gaming with high-end graphics cards. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for content creation.
If you prioritize a laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web and watching videos, both ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P offer displays that provide clear images and vibrant colors. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, these laptops have screens that cover a broad range of color spectrums, essential for precision in visual projects. However, for gaming or 3D applications requiring fluid motion, neither laptop's display is ideal due to lower refresh rates, which means less smooth gameplay and animation, despite their decent resolution and panel types.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers strong performance with a high-end CPU and GPU, making it suitable for general use, though its battery life is moderate and it's heavier, affecting portability. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has slightly more RAM for multitasking and superior screen colors, but comes with a less powerful CPU, yet it is lighter, offering better portability and similar battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a high-end CPU and a powerful GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering software, and its high screen refresh rate and color accuracy benefit design work; however, it's heavier and might be less portable compared to others. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P also comes with a robust CPU and top-tier GPU, and it offers more RAM for multitasking and complex tasks, plus it has a high-quality screen, but it's slightly lighter which can be a slight advantage for mobility.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,950
$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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 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 | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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