The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is at a premium price and offers top-notch gaming performance with a high refresh rate screen and strong heat management, but it's less portable due to its weight. The MSI Vector GP76 comes at a somewhat lower price, includes more RAM which could be beneficial for multitasking and demanding tasks, yet has a slightly less capable processor and battery life. Both have similar screen sizes and high-refresh-rate displays, making them suitable for gaming and general use; however, if you value portability and battery life over peak performance, the MSI might suit you better. If performance for engineering tasks and gaming is your priority, and you're okay with a heavier machine and higher cost, the ASUS might be the right choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Vector GP76 have similar screen quality.
If you prioritize a vibrant and sharp display for everyday tasks like browsing or watching videos, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Vector GP76 have excellent panel types, resolutions, and brightness to serve those needs well. However, for engineering and design, where accurate colors are crucial, the same laptops may fall short as they might not cover the wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB adequately. Finally, for a smooth experience in 3D environments and gaming, a high refresh rate is key, which these laptops lack, affecting the fluidity and responsiveness of gameplay and 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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.
Cost
$2,499
$1,760
$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 MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and considerable battery life, maintains its reputation for being very good for general use despite its lesser portability; it's also praised for excellent keyboard and heat management.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers top-notch gaming and 3D performance with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate that makes gameplay extremely smooth; despite having a slightly lower-powered CPU than the MSI Vector GP76, the ASUS's superior GPU and identical high refresh rate screen make it an excellent choice for gaming. The MSI Vector GP76 also has a strong Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and matches the ASUS in screen refresh rate, making it very capable for gaming and 3D tasks, with additional RAM providing potential benefits for multitasking and running complex software processes.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Vector GP76 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
7.5/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Vector GP76 both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Vector GP76 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 MSI Vector GP76 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 MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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