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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end gaming, require a larger screen, and don't mind carrying a heavier laptop with shorter battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is well-suited for you. It has superior graphics and processing power suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software. However, if portability, longer battery life, and a higher-resolution screen with touch capabilities are more important for general use or business, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 would be a better fit. The Lenovo is lighter and less expensive, but doesn't match the ASUS in gaming or demanding tasks. Both laptops offer similar storage and memory. 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 overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its high-end GPU and superior screen refresh rate, offers a premium gaming and 3D experience that's hard to beat, making it ideal for those seeking the best in-game visuals and performance. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while still delivering strong gaming capabilities with a good GPU and screen refresh rate, offers a balance between performance and portability, suitable for users who game on the go and appreciate a high-quality display.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, making it exceptionally capable for demanding engineering and design tasks; coupled with a large 17.3-inch screen, it offers great screen real estate but is less portable and has lower resolution compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which features a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics with a sharper and smaller 14.5-inch touchscreen, striking a balance between performance and portability, suitable for on-the-go professionals who still need good performance for engineering work.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.4
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use where clarity and visibility are key. Their color reproduction capabilities are sufficient for engineering and design work that requires accuracy in color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that demand fast refresh rates, these models fall short, affecting the smoothness and responsiveness pivotal in these applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,200
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, making it a strong choice for general use, along with a high refresh rate screen which is great for smooth visuals; however, its larger size and weight affect its portability and it has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while also providing a powerful CPU and sufficient memory for general tasks, boasts a higher resolution screen with touch capacity, longer battery life, and is significantly lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
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 | 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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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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