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ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
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ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
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Advantages of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
  • Very good for software development
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Best in class speakers

Key differences

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General Use

8.1
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
418.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) and Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is somewhat better.

Content Creation

8.2
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) and Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.3
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
9.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
418.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has a better screen than the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

3.0 Hours
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
7.0 Hours
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) has good portability, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) has very good build quality, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has good build quality.

Cost

$3,500
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
$3,300
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a price of $3,500 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) costs $3,300.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

9.2
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
9.0
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) are both excellent for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

9.1
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
9.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) and Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D are both excellent for engineering and design.

Software Development

7.9
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is good.

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How the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3DASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$3,500
$3,300
Release Date
June 6, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.11''13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.68''
Weight
6.61 lbs4.08 lbs
Width
15.55"13.94"
Depth
11.1"9.69"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3DIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
2048 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
3 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
350 nits418 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.7/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/1010/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Andrei Girbea | March 2023
"The 2023 Asus ROG Zephryus G16 is a refinement of the popular Zephyrus M16 2022 chassis, with updated hardware and a fresh set of either White or dark Grey clothes. This series is most competitive in the more affordable lower and mid-tier configurations, as a compact and lightweight all-purpose laptop with a big 16-inch display. Just make sure you're ok with its design quirks and the mix of temperatures/noise levels under load."

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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 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.

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