The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 provides superior performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, it is more expensive, bulkier, and heavier, which affects its portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is less expensive, lighter, and more portable with a higher resolution screen that's also a touchscreen. It's better suited for general use and business purposes rather than gaming or intensive engineering tasks. If you're looking for performance and specialize in gaming or engineering, the ASUS might serve you better, but if you value portability, battery life, and a touch screen for general productivity, the Lenovo would be more suitable. 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 ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate, ideal for fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a more modest Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which is sufficient for less demanding tasks but not optimal for high-end gaming or 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a superior dedicated GPU, which, along with a large, fast-refreshing screen, makes it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s both offer screens with resolutions and brightness levels that are suitable for general tasks like browsing and video streaming, making them good choices for everyday use. For engineering and design, both laptops provide adequate color accuracy necessary for professional work, though they may not cover the full spectrum of color gamuts, which can be critical for high-end design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial to ensure smooth motion, both models fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color over rapid display updates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent 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
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 provides superior gaming performance with its high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, making it very good for general use that may include graphics-intensive tasks, but its size and battery life make it less portable. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a high-resolution screen and is lightweight with a better battery life, suited for general use with enhanced portability, though its integrated GPU isn't as powerful as the ASUS for demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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