If you need high performance for tasks like intensive gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a better option with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and not as portable, with lower battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, is more affordable, offers great battery life, and is very portable due to its lighter weight. It's also a 2-in-1 with a touchscreen which might be beneficial for general use, but its integrated graphics and processor are less suited for demanding 3D tasks and engineering software. 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
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers significantly better performance for gaming and 3D applications, with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 360, which can render smooth visuals and keep up with fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, equipped with the integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60, is less suited for intensive tasks and will not deliver the same level of graphic detail or fluidity in games and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks that require intense computational power, while the Lenovo Yoga 6, although it has a capable CPU, lacks a dedicated GPU, making it less suitable for the most demanding engineering software but offers greater portability and the versatility of a touchscreen as a 2-in-1 convertible. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17's larger screen and higher refresh rate improve visual clarity for detailed work, but it's heavier and less portable compared to the more compact and lightweight Lenovo Yoga 6, which may be a better option for those prioritizing mobility and touch interaction over raw performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a display that's sharp and bright, making it excellent for general tasks and detailed enough for engineering work; however, its refresh rate, which is critical for smoothness in fast-paced 3D applications, doesn't quite meet the highest standards for gaming. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, impresses with its color range that aids in precision tasks for engineering and design, but like the ASUS, it falls short in refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming or high-end 3D modeling where fluid motion is key. Overall, the ASUS excels in general use and engineering, while the Lenovo balances everyday performance with satisfactory design capabilities, but neither are optimal for hardcore gaming or immersive 3D experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,045
$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 Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance for general use due to its high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for more demanding applications and multitasking with its ample RAM and storage, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which is more compact, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it a better choice for on-the-go use, despite having a less powerful integrated graphics option and half the storage.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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