2023 ROG Strix G17 vs. 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2023 ROG Strix G17 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

About 7% lighter

The 2023 ROG Strix G17 weighed 6.17 pounds, 7% lighter than the 6.61 pounds 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Weight2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Pound
6.17 lbs.
6.61 lbs.
Kilogram
2.80 kg
3.00 kg

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2023 ROG Strix G17.

Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2023 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2023 ROG Strix G17.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
2023 ROG Strix G17
32 GB

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Strix G17 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Strix G17 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

Memory2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR5

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
$1,669.99
$2,199.99 24% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G713PV-DS94, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G713PV-DS94, Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$1,699.99
$1,799.99 6% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS73, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS73, Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$1,349.95
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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 Display, GeForce RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G733PYV-XH97
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 Display, GeForce RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G733PYV-XH97
By ASUS
$3,699.99
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 Display, GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G733PZ-XS96,Off Black
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 Display, GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G733PZ-XS96,Off Black
By ASUS
$2,409.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94
By ASUS
$1,999.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Released20232023
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
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)
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2023)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 with AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733PZ (RTX 4080)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733PY (RTX 4090)
Generations

Exterior

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
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 0.92 - 1.11” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm)
Weight6.17 lbs (2.80 kg)6.61 lbs (3.00 kg)
Colors
Eclipse Gray
Black
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 Keyboard with NumberPad
    2.0 mm key travel 0.15mm Keycap Dish Per-Key RGB 20M key press lifetime Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • Touchpad
    Large glass surface matte finish
Chasis Information-Device Lighting
  • Aura Sync Light Bar
  • Supports Aura Sync

Display

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
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” 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 HDR

Ports

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
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
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 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)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4 with G-sync support, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
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™ 9 7945HX
    16 cores, 32 threads, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz, 16MB L2 Cache, 64MB L3 Cache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
    2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
    2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 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® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 SSD slots.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antennaIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
EthernetGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Size
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.		90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Battery Life
  • Up to 12 hours of video playback.
8.5 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.
  • 330W
      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 G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Camera720p HD camera.720p HD Webcam
Top mounted
Audio
  • Speakers
    • Stereo speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.
  • 2 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • 5.1.2 channel virtual surround sound.
  • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Security
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
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)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2023)
  • Barrel-type power adapter
  • ROG Gladius III Mouse P514
  • ROG backpack (optional)
  • ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)
  • 100W USB Type-C AC Adapter (optional)
WarrantyStandard 1-year limited warranty.-

Key Features

2023 ROG Strix G172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
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 Early
2023
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
6.61 lb
3.00 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
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP

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