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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high refresh rate display and solid performance for both gaming and engineering tasks, with ample storage and memory. It has a competent processor and graphics card but may come at a slightly higher price. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, conversely, tends to have a lower price and includes a more powerful graphics card, which may deliver better performance in 3D rendering and intensive gaming. Both laptops are not the most portable due to their size but the Gigabyte model is slightly lighter. Battery life is moderate, and both should handle general use well. If you prioritize gaming performance and want to save a bit, the Aorus 17H could be a better fit, whereas the ROG Strix Scar 17 might appeal more for its balance between performance and slightly better general use and engineering capabilities. 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 17H
- The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 for general use, and gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its combination of resolution and brightness, makes for a pleasing display for everyday tasks, but its color gamut may not fully satisfy professionals in engineering and design who need a wider range for color precision. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a similar level of resolution and brightness with a good color gamut, which is suitable for general use and satisfactory for most design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced environments.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$2,300
$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 17H costs $2,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 features an Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which deliver robust performance for engineering and design, along with a high-quality IPS screen. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H pairs an Intel i7 processor with a superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and boasts a brighter screen, yet both laptops may be less attractive for those needing high portability due to their size and weight.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 both have poor portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $2,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-13700H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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