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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end performance for tasks like intensive gaming or demanding professional applications, you'll find that the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, despite its higher price, offers powerful components capable of handling these requirements. However, this laptop is heavier and comes with decreased portability and likely shorter battery life compared to less powerful laptops. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, which is more affordable, still provides decent performance for general usage and some gaming, but its capabilities may be limited for the most demanding tasks. It is more portable and offers a longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday use and for people who need to work on the go. Consider your needs carefully; if you require top-notch performance and are not as concerned with budget and mobility, the ASUS may be the right choice, but if you prefer a balance between performance and portability at a lower cost, the HP Victus 15 should be adequate. 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
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and an advanced GPU, which together offer superior performance for demanding tasks and multitasking, making it "very good" for general use, but its larger size and weight reduce its portability and it has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.4
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a fast 360Hz screen refresh rate, providing a smooth and visually impressive experience. In comparison, the HP Victus 15, although capable, has a mid-range Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a lower 144Hz screen refresh rate, which means it's less suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance for engineering and design thanks to a higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the HP Victus 15, along with a higher refresh rate screen which may benefit design tasks involving motion.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 HP Victus 15 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
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use such as web browsing and video streaming, the ASUS has a display that offers sharp, clear imagery and adequate brightness, making it quite suitable. For engineering and design work where precise color reproduction is crucial, the ASUS's ability to cover wide color gamuts ensures that colors are vibrant and accurate. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and a responsive visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Victus 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
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Victus 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
$677
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 52.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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