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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given your choices between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, consider that the ASUS is a premium option that offers significantly better performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, with a high-refresh-rate display ideal for fast motion visuals. However, it is heavier, less portable, and typically much more expensive. The Lenovo, on the other hand, is a lighter and more portable laptop at a lower midrange price, with a higher-resolution display that supports touch input and offers better battery life, but it has less powerful graphics and processing capabilities, making it less suited for intensive applications. 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
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a high-end CPU and dedicated gaming GPU, making it robust for demanding tasks, and its larger screen with high refresh rate and gaming laptop appearance cater to performance enthusiasts; however, these features compromise its portability and contribute to a shorter battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a solid CPU for general use, a high-resolution touchscreen, and lighter weight, offers better portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users who may prioritize convenience over top-tier gaming performance.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.1
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate, which provide smooth and detailed visuals for fast-paced action. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate, offers adequate performance for less demanding tasks, but may not provide the same level of responsiveness or visual detail for intense gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance i9 CPU, abundant RAM, powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and quality IPS screen, which contributes to complex task handling and detailed visual work, albeit with reduced portability.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.7
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a screen that is bright and clear with high resolution makes text and images easier to see, which both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offer. They excel in engineering and design due to their wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color representation for detailed work. However, despite their crisp resolution and panel quality, their lower refresh rates limit their performance in 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and fast refresh are crucial for optimal experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very 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
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$799
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.5
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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