2021 ROG Strix G15 vs. 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Strix G15 and 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Strix G15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G15 is better than 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G15 has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 weighed 4.63 pounds, 19% lighter than the 5.66 pounds 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Pound | 4.63 lbs. | 5.66 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 2.57 kg |
2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 over 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix G15 and 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | - |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 ~ 27.2 mm) | 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.82” - 0.98” (360mm x 275mm x 21mm - 24.9mm) |
Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.10 kg) | 2.57kg |
Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray Electro Punk | Black |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
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Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | - |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. | - |
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix G15, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch ROG Strix SCAR 15 was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2021 ROG Strix G15 and 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The 2021 ROG Strix G15 weighs 4.63 lbs. about 22% lighter than the 5.66 lbs. 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15. Moreover, measured at 13.94” x 10.20” x 1.07”, the 2021 ROG Strix G15 is slightly bulkier than the 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 at 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.98”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Strix G15 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 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 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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