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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is priced higher and offers top performance for gaming and engineering tasks with its advanced processor and graphics card, but it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is more affordable and still provides strong performance for various uses including gaming, with an impressive battery life and better portability due to its lighter weight. If budget is a concern, and you value longer battery life and easier carrying, the TUF Gaming A17 is a strong choice. However, for those who prioritize the highest possible performance for demanding applications and gaming, despite a higher price and less portability, the ROG Strix Scar 17 stands out. 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 A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering where fine details and color accuracy are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming and 3D applications, which require smooth motion. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a decent balance for general use and engineering tasks with adequate resolution and brightness, but its screen falls short in the high refresh rates desired for the most immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,552
$500
$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 A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
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 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is well-suited for general use due to its high-performance CPU and quality RAM, which ensure smooth operations for everyday tasks and more demanding ones, complemented by a bright screen with good color coverage for crisp visuals. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 also excels in general use, with a comparably powerful CPU and RAM, slightly better contrast ratio with a similarly impressive screen, and a better battery life, which alongside its lighter weight makes it more portable, although it sacrifices some build and heat management qualities found in the Strix Scar 17.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.1
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17's high screen refresh rate and strong GPU make it excellent for fast-paced gaming and 3D work, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a slightly less powerful GPU but still capable of demanding tasks, offers good performance with a lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.6
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 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts an Intel i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work that require robust processing and graphical performance; however, it is less portable due to its weight.
Content Creation
8.2
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 ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 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 | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 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 | Yes | 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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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"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."
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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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