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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need high performance for tasks such as gaming or intensive engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 with its advanced graphics card and processor is a strong option, but it is more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers better value with a slightly lower performance level, higher resolution display, and greater portability at a lower price point, making it suitable for general use and casual gaming. The choice depends on your balance preference between power, display quality, mobility, and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, ensuring smoother gameplay and better handling of graphics-intensive tasks compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which, while still good with its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, has a lower refresh rate of 165 Hz which may not be as fluid during fast-paced games or rendering 3D animations.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 offer high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that provide wide viewing angles and crisp images, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion 7 stands out with superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who need precise color representation for their work are well catered to. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and a more immersive experience in fast-paced environments.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers top-of-the-line CPU performance suitable for demanding tasks and a high-refresh-rate screen which contributes to smoother visuals, making it excellent for general use, however, its larger size and weight may limit portability compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which also provides good general performance with a sufficiently robust CPU and a higher resolution display that enhances visual clarity but has a more standard refresh rate and is easier to carry around due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a high-end Intel CPU and a powerful Nvidia GPU, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its screen has a high refresh rate suitable for smooth visuals, but it has a lower resolution compared to the Lenovo Legion 7. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 features a higher-resolution display with better color accuracy and a compact design for easier portability, while still offering a capable AMD CPU and a strong Nvidia GPU for engineering software.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
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'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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