2023 ROG Strix G17 vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2023 ROG Strix G17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2023 ROG Strix G17 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2021

Supports faster memory

The 2023 ROG Strix G17 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Strix G17 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2021 ROG Strix G17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2023 ROG Strix G17.

About 15% lighter

The 2021 ROG Strix G17 weighed 5.29 pounds, 15% lighter than the 6.17 pounds 2023 ROG Strix G17.

Weight2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Pound
6.17 lbs.
5.29 lbs.
Kilogram
2.80 kg
2.40 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Strix G17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Strix G17
32 GB
2021 ROG Strix G17
32 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2023 ROG Strix G17 Price
ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, G713PI-XS96
 ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, G713PI-XS96
By ASUS
$1,799.99
$2,199.99 18% OFF
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Asus 2023 ROG Strix G17 17.3” QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home, Gray, 32GB Snowbell USB Card
 Asus 2023 ROG Strix G17 17.3” QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home, Gray, 32GB Snowbell USB Card
By ASUS
$1,849.00
$1,959.00 6% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$1,649.99
$1,999.99 18% OFF
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2021 ROG Strix G17 Price
ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 144Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 16GB DDR4, 512B PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G713IE-EB74
 ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 144Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 16GB DDR4, 512B PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G713IE-EB74
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$1,099.99
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ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 300Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G713QR-ES96
 ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 300Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G713QR-ES96
By ASUS
$1,699.00
$1,799.99 6% OFF
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ASUS 2021 ROG Strix G17 17.3" FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7-4800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics, Windows 10, Gray, 32GB USB SnowBell Card
 ASUS 2021 ROG Strix G17 17.3" FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7-4800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics, Windows 10, Gray, 32GB USB SnowBell Card
By ASUS
$1,448.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Released20232021
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)
Applicable Models
  • 2023 ROG Strix G17
  • ROG Strix G17 (2023)
  • ROG Strix G17 with AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
  • 2023 ROG Strix G17 G713
  • 2023 ROG Strix G17 G713PU (RTX 4050)
  • 2023 ROG Strix G17 G713PV (RTX 4060)
  • 2023 ROG Strix G17 G713PI (RTX 4070)
  • 2021 ROG Strix G17
  • ROG Strix G17 (2021)
  • ROG Strix G17 G713
Generations

Exterior

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Dimensions15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.21” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 30.8 mm)15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm)
Weight6.17 lbs (2.80 kg)5.29 lbs (2.40 kg)
Colors
Eclipse Gray
Original Black Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with Numpad
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
    • 1.9mm key distance
    • 0.15mm keycap dish
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options
    Per-Key RGB lighting
  • Microsoft Precision Touchpad
    glass surface matte finish
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with Numpad
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options
    Per-Key RGB lighting 4 x Zone RGB lighting
  • Touchpad 
    85% larger glass surface matte finish

Display

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Size17.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3” FHD 144Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 144Hz 3ms 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 17.3” WQHD 240Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 17.3” FHD 300Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 300Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 17.3” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync

Ports

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
2023 ROG Strix G17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x power port
2021 ROG Strix G17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    16 cores, 32 threads, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz, 16MB L2 Cache, 64MB L3 Cache, 55W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.90 → 4.20 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 8MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
    2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2420 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2420 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    2175 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2225 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce GTX™ 1650
    4GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1615MHz at 50W (65W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1802MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1660MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 SSD slots.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots.

Connectivity

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antennaIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.1
EthernetGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Size
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
56Wh 90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Battery Life
  • Up to 12 hours of video playback.
Up to 12 hours of video playback.
Power Supply
  • 280W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.
  • 240W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
OSWindows 11 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Camera720p HD camera.No Built-in camera.
Audio
  • Speakers
    • Stereo speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.
  • Speakers
    • 2 x 4W speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
    • 2.8x Louder Volume.
    • 3x More Bass.
    • 6.5dBa Dynamic Range.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
Security
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
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In the box
  • ROG Strix G17 (2023)
  • Barrel-Type Power Adapter
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • ROG Impact gaming mouse (optional)
  • ROG backpack(optional)
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WarrantyStandard 1-year limited warranty.-

Key Features

2023 ROG Strix G172021 ROG Strix G17
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
6.17 lb
2.80 kg
Powered By
AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX
16C/32T, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Strix G17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4070
8GB GDDR6 140W Max TGP
Released in
2021
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
5.29 lb
2.40 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,416
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,663
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ROG Strix G17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6 115W TGP

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