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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 typically costs more and offers a larger screen, a more powerful processor, higher refresh rate, but heavier weight compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15 which is less expensive, has a higher resolution display, slightly better battery life, and weighs less. For demanding engineering work and the best gaming performance, the ASUS is a strong choice, while the Gigabyte is a cost-effective option with high resolution useful for detailed tasks and easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15's screen provides crisp images and bright visuals which contribute to an engaging viewing experience thanks to its high resolution and panel type, making it superior to the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17. For engineering and design tasks, the Aorus 15's wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation, crucial for detail-oriented work, outperforming the Scar 17. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are less adequate for the smooth visuals that high-paced games and fluid 3D rendering require.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 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
$1,500
$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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 stands out for gaming and 3D because of its high screen refresh rate and powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which cater to fast-paced visuals. Similarly, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is equipped with the same GPU for excellent rendering capabilities and a high-resolution screen that enhances overall screen quality and gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.6
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 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are praised for engineering and design due to their high-performance CPUs and GPUs, vital for software used in these fields, along with substantial RAM which allows efficient multitasking and handling of complex tasks. Their screen quality ensures precise visuals, however, their portability is reduced owing to their robust build, and although they have quality keyboards and speakers with manageable operating noise, these are secondary considerations compared to their processing capabilities.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.6" | |
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 | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 17
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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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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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