The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is tailored for intensive gaming, so if you are looking for top-notch performance for gaming or engineering tasks, it would be a solid choice. However, it is less portable and heavier than the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15. On the other hand, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers an OLED screen with higher resolution, which is better suited for tasks requiring color accuracy, like photo and video editing, and it is also more portable and lighter, making it a good choice if you need to carry your laptop around often. Overall, if performance in gaming and engineering is your priority and you don't mind a heavier device, go for the Strix Scar 17; if you prefer a lighter laptop with a better screen for creative tasks and portability is key, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a high refresh rate IPS screen beneficial for smooth visuals and gaming, but its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable; despite this, it has ample performance for everyday tasks with a powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and a large battery, though its screen quality is lower compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which features a stunning OLED touchscreen with a high resolution, offering vivid colors and deeper blacks perfect for creative work, alongside a strong CPU and double the RAM for more intensive multitasking, at the cost of a slightly lower battery capacity and reduced portability due to weight.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gameplay and quick response times in gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, despite its lower refresh rate, boasts superior screen quality including an OLED display which provides vivid colors and deep contrasts suitable for gaming and other visual tasks. Both laptops are equipped with powerful GPUs and CPUs that handle gaming and 3D rendering, but those preferring the highest possible frame rates may lean towards the Strix Scar 17, and users valuing screen fidelity may favor the ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
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
8.1/10
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, while having reasonable resolution and brightness for general tasks and accurate colors beneficial for engineering and design work, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. Conversely, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers high resolution and brightness that enhances visual clarity and detail for everyday use, along with a wide color gamut that ensures precise color representation for professional design projects. However, like the ROG Strix, it also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$2,000
$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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a strong performer for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, which are very important for such tasks, complemented by a good-quality IPS screen. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its dual-screen setup that includes a high-resolution OLED touch display, offering more screen real estate and vibrant colors, which is particularly beneficial for design work, and it also matches the Scar 17 in CPU, RAM, and GPU capability, making it equally competent for engineering tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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