Alienware X17 R2 vs. 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X17 R2 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R2 is better than 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Intel Core i9-12900HK inside Alienware X17 R2 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Alienware X17 R2 has more ports and slots count than the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17. It has ten versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 10 | 8 |
Alienware X17 R2 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17. It has nine versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than Alienware X17 R2.
The 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X17 R2. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X17 R2.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R2 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022) |
Pricing | Starting at $2,299 | - |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Dimensions |
| 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm) |
Weight | 6.54 ~ 6.82 lbs. (2.96 - 3.09 kg) | 6.39 lbs (2.90 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Keyboard
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Chasis Information |
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Display | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Wi-Fi | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) |
Battery Life | - | 10.5 hours of video playback |
Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command CenterDashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Camera |
| No built-in webcam. With optional FHD 1080p@60fps external camera. |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | - |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics | BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R2 | 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X17 R2, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix SCAR 17 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti with 16GB GDDR6 125W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware X17 R2 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, the Alienware X17 R2 weighs 6.54 lbs. about 2% heavier than the 6.39 lbs. 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17. Moreover, measured at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”, the Alienware X17 R2 is much more portable than the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 1.11”.
There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Alienware X17 R2. That includes a power port, a headphone jack, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, an RJ-45 port, and a microSD card slot. With that said, it has two ports and slots more than the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 that has two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X17 R2 supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17, it supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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