The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is significantly more expensive than the Lenovo LOQ 16, but it offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its more powerful processor and GPU. It has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate for fluid visuals, which might be especially valuable for gaming. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo.
On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 is more affordable and offers a balance of performance suitable for general use and lighter engineering work. It has a longer battery life and is lighter, making it a more portable option. It also has a higher resolution display with better screen colors, but the smaller screen and lower refresh rate might be less appealing for fast-paced gaming. 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 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 1200
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 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a superior GPU and a higher refresh rate, making it highly suitable for gaming and 3D applications; meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while also good for these purposes, offers a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which may affect performance in the most demanding games and 3D tasks.
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 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 with its Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU excels in engineering and design tasks due to its higher performance capabilities, benefiting from a larger screen and higher refresh rates, but compromises on portability with a heavier build compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16, which offers a balance between performance, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and portability, additionally featuring a higher resolution and brighter screen that is beneficial for design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 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
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making for sharp, clear images that benefit tasks in general use and detailed work in engineering and design. They excel in color reproduction with wide color gamuts, crucial for accurate visuals when working with engineering and design software. However, their lower refresh rates, while adequate for many tasks, are less optimal for the smooth visuals required in high-speed gaming and intensive 3D work.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,000
$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 16 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its highly capable CPU and substantial RAM, excels in general use due to its fluid performance and high-quality screen; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16 provides good general performance with ample RAM and a quality screen but stands out for being more portable and having a longer battery life, making it a favorable choice for users who prioritize mobility.
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 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 16 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo LOQ 16 to have only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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