Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.1/10
GAMING/AI: Excellent—9.2/10
ENG/DESIGN: Excellent—9.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.2/10
PORTABILITY: Poor—5.6/10
BATTERY: Poor—5.1/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.1/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Best in Class—9.7/10
SIZE: 17.3"
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is a top-tier gaming and engineering laptop with a high-end price tag. It boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor and an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, making it exceptionally capable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The 17.3-inch IPS display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate offers excellent color accuracy and smooth visuals, ideal for fast-paced gaming and detailed graphics work. However, its large size and weight make it less portable, and the battery life is relatively short, which is typical for high-performance laptops. It's equipped with ample RAM and storage, and the keyboard quality is high, but it lacks a number pad and Ethernet port. The laptop excels in performance, screen quality, and heat management, but expect noticeable fan noise during intensive tasks. It's not suitable for those who need a compact, travel-friendly device, but for power users and gamers who prioritize performance and screen quality over portability, this Asus model is a compelling choice. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance with RTX 4090
- High-refresh-rate screen for smooth visuals
- Excellent color accuracy for creatives
- Robust build quality and design
- Ample RAM and storage for multitasking
Cons
- Heavy and bulky, not very portable
- Short battery life under typical usage
- No touchscreen or 4K display option
- Lacks HDMI and Ethernet ports
Ratings by Category
Gaming & AI:4.8
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Engineering & Design:4.8
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, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Content Creation:4.5
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.5
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
General Use:4.4
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Software Development:4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $3,500 | ||
Release Date | June 6, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.11'' | ||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | ||
Width | 15.55" | ||
Depth | 11.1" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D | ||
RAM | 32 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 2048 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 3 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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