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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers excellent gaming performance and is slightly more portable due to its smaller screen size and weight. It also has a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-paced games, and its keyboard is highly rated. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, while less portable because of its larger screen and heavier weight, has a longer-lasting battery and performs well for both gaming and engineering tasks. Both have similar storage and memory, and neither is particularly well-suited for general use due to fan noise and mediocre webcams. If top-notch gaming performance and portability are your priorities, the ASUS might be the better choice, but the Gigabyte has slight advantages in battery life and screen size. Both are tailored more towards gaming and could handle engineering tasks well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 have similar screen quality.
Both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 have displays with good resolution, adequate brightness, and suitable panel types for sharp and vibrant visuals, making them ideal for general use and detailed work like engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. However, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops make them less optimal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key to the experience. Higher refresh rates are significant in gaming to prevent motion blur and provide more fluid visuals, which both models lack for enthusiast-level gaming performance.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
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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
267.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 with its top-tier CPU and high-quality screen ensures smooth general use and is easier to carry compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17, which offers a larger screen and slightly better battery life. Both are equipped with powerful CPUs and ample RAM for efficient multitasking, and their high refresh rate displays and speakers will enhance user experience across various applications.
Gaming and AI
8.3
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
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 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both are equipped with Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs, making them very good for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Aorus 17 has a higher screen refresh rate which could provide smoother visuals. While both feature quality IPS displays and capable processors, the tradeoff is the Strix Scar 15's high portability versus the Aorus 17's larger screen and slight edge in refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both equipped with high-performance components like powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and top-tier GPUs, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks. The ASUS offers an edge in screen quality with higher brightness and contrast, catering to detailed visual work, while the Aorus has a larger screen and excellent speak and build quality, with both models being less portable due to their size and weight.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 Gigabyte Aorus 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 17
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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