When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the ASUS will offer superior performance for gaming and demanding tasks due to its high-end hardware but at a higher price and less portability. The Lenovo, on the other hand, provides a balance of affordability, portability, and sufficient performance for general use and light professional tasks, with the benefit of longer battery life. If your priority is gaming or intensive tasks and you don't mind a heavier laptop, go with ASUS; if you prefer something lighter, more affordable, and with longer battery life for everyday tasks, choose Lenovo. 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 build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 13x is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which provides smooth and detailed graphics necessary for high-end gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, lacks the advanced GPU and lower screen refresh rate required for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers top-of-the-line CPU, GPU, and ample RAM, ensuring it excels in handling resource-intensive engineering and design tasks, with a high-quality screen that enhances visuals; however, it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable of engineering and design tasks, trades off some performance for better portability, and also provides a high-quality screen, comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, but with less focus on powerful graphics performance.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution display and good brightness offers clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks, which makes both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x suitable. Engineers and designers benefit from displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, which both laptops offer, but they fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion in fast-paced visuals. Despite their sharpness and color precision, neither is optimal for gaming and 3D work where fluid movements are crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,399
$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 13x costs $1,399.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its superior CPU and RAM, excels in handling intensive tasks and offers a high-quality screen, making it ideal for demanding applications and gaming, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which provides a balance of good performance, better battery life, and easy portability for everyday use, though it may not perform as well with very demanding tasks. The ThinkBook also boasts a sleek design and generally good keyboard and speakers, which are beneficial for work and multimedia consumption, while the ASUS has robust heat management, important for longer high-performance use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 13x 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."
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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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