The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers high-end performance suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and graphics card, but it comes at a higher cost and has a larger screen, which reduces portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is less expensive and more portable, making it a good fit for general use and possibly some lighter gaming or 3D work. It has a smaller screen and less powerful components than the ASUS. Thus, for demanding tasks and if budget is no concern, the ASUS is more appropriate, whereas for everyday use and easier handling, the Lenovo is a practical choice. 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 LOQ 15
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications largely because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it exceptionally smooth for fast-paced visuals. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 15 also performs well with gaming and 3D thanks to its capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and respectable refresh rate, though it may not be as fluid or visually striking in high-action scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a robust Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card which provide powerful performance for CPU and GPU-intensive tasks, along with a high-refresh-rate screen, but it has limited portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo LOQ 15 provide sharp, bright displays with good resolution, ensuring comfortable viewing of documents, websites, and videos. Their high color accuracy and wide color gamuts make them suitable for engineering and design work, where color representation is crucial. However, their lower refresh rates may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals and better responsiveness.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 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
$1,179
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in general use due to a more powerful CPU and better GPU, offering high performance, but it is less portable and has lower battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while fitting better into mobile usage with its lighter weight and somewhat longer battery life, has a less powerful CPU and GPU, resulting in a tradeoff between portability and top-tier performance.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo LOQ 15 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 Lenovo LOQ 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 Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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