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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a premium-priced laptop with high-end specs suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and demanding engineering tasks, but it is much more expensive and less portable due to its larger screen and heavier weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is lower-priced, great for general use, and much more portable with decent performance for everyday tasks. If you prefer a powerful device for gaming or professional applications and don't mind sacrificing portability and paying a higher price, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is the better choice. However, if you prioritize affordability and portability for everyday use, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is superior for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality display with better color coverage and brightness, and advanced graphics card; however, it is less portable and has a lower battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which has a more modest CPU, less RAM, and a display with lower color accuracy and brightness, making it fair for general use but offering better battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.0
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X runs on an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 7 graphics setup with a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which offers fair performance for gaming and 3D, but is less capable than the Strix Scar 17 for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and more RAM, which are critical for intensive tasks and rendering; its superior screen also provides better color accuracy and refresh rates important for precise work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.5
6.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and panel type, providing a clear and vibrant viewing experience for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where it also excels in reproducing a wide range of colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion and rendering fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X has a decent resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and sufficient color reproduction for engineering and design work, but like the ROG Strix Scar 17, its refresh rate is not ideal for gaming and 3D usage.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.0
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$525
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | ASUS Vivobook 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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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Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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