The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is designed for intensive gaming, offering a high-performance Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, which also make it suitable for 3D rendering and machine learning tasks. However, its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, conversely, is more portable and also offers a premium business experience with a Touchscreen display and a more lightweight, thin design, but it has less storage and a lower-powered Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, which may not be suitable for intensive engineering tasks or demanding 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 speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and a quality screen, is excellent for general use despite being less portable and having shorter battery life, which makes it less suitable for on-the-go users. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with a capable but less powerful CPU and high-quality screen, offers better portability and longer battery life, beneficial for users needing a lighter laptop with versatile 2-in-1 functionality for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is superior for gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics processing unit (GPU) and a very high refresh rate screen, which are crucial for these activities. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while offering good screen quality and a capable CPU, incorporates a less powerful integrated Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate display which makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior engineering and design performance with its high-end CPU and GPU, making it very suitable for intensive tasks, but it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, though good for engineering and design with a capable CPU and high-quality screen, is more portable and versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible, albeit with less graphical power due to the integrated GPU.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS and the Lenovo have screens with high resolution and brightness, which make images sharp, clear, and easy on the eyes in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design work, their displays cover a wide range of colors, ensuring that the designs you work on appear accurately and with great detail. However, their lower refresh rates are a drawback for gaming and 3D applications, which demand quick screen updates for smooth visuals and better gameplay experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$725
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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