If you prioritize high-end gaming and content creation performance and are willing to invest more, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with powerful components suited for intensive tasks and has a larger screen. However, it's less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is more budget-friendly and offers a good balance of performance for gaming and general use, with easier portability thanks to its smaller size and lighter weight, but it may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly as the Scar 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that are sufficient for everyday tasks, yielding sharp images and good visibility in various lighting conditions, which makes them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, both laptops might offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for such professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate becomes paramount for a smooth experience, and it seems these models do not excel in this area, potentially leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$2,059
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 costs $2,059.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is recognized as very good for general use due to its high-quality screen, powerful CPU, and ample RAM that enhance performance, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it more suited for stationary use. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while still providing good screen quality, comparable CPU performance, and the same amount of RAM, offers greater portability and longer battery life, appealing to users needing a balance of performance and mobility.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
8.2/10
8.0/10
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 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.5/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 or the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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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