2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 vs. 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Compare With
Please enter device name or part of it
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 image

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15

See at Amazon
Compare With
Please enter device name or part of it
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 image

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16

See at AmazonSee at ASUS

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 over 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 is better than 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13980HX inside 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 has a 84% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 - Intel Core i9-13980HX
22,149
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15
64 GB
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
64 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

Memory2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

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

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti,Intel Core i9 12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G533ZW-AS94
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti,Intel Core i9 12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G533ZW-AS94
By ASUS
$1,849.00
$1,999.99 8% OFF
See at Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Core i9 12900H, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G533ZM-ES93
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Core i9 12900H, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G533ZM-ES93
By ASUS
$1,599.00
$1,799.99 11% OFF
See at Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G533QS-DS94
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G533QS-DS94
By ASUS
$1,575.48
See at Amazon
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black
By ASUS
$3,759.99
See at Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED Display, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, G634JZR-XS96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED Display, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, G634JZR-XS96
By ASUS
$2,899.00
See at Amazon
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
See at Amazon

Specs Comparison

Availability

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Released20222023
Release DateAnnounced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
Applicable Models
  • 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15
  • ROG Strix SCAR 15 (2022)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533
  • ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533ZS
  • ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533ZX
  • ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533ZW
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 with Intel Core i9-13980HX
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JZ (RTX 4080)
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JY (RTX 4090)
Generations

Exterior

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Dimensions13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 - 27.2 mm)13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 - 1.20” (354 x 264 x 22.6 ~ 30.4 mm)
Weight5.29 lbs (2.40 kg)5.51 lbs (2.50 kg)
Colors
Black
Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Optical Mech Keyboard
    2.0 mm key travel 0.15mm keycap dish Per-Key RGB over 20M key press lifetime 0.2 ms response time Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • Touchpad with integrated numpad
    large glass surface matte finish illuminated numpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • 2.0mm key travel
  • 0.15mm keycap dish
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options: Per-Key RGB lighting
  • Touchpad with integrated Numpad
    large glass surface matte finish
Chasis InformationDevice Lighting
  • Aura Sync Light Bar
  • Aura Sync logo
  • Aura Sync Bezel Glow
  • Supports Aura Sync
-

Display

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 300Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 15.6” WQHD 240Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 16” FHD+ 165Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 IPS level 500 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular HDR 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 Mini LED 1100 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare

Ports

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps).
  • 1 x Audio combo jack
Rear
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    USB 4, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
  • 1 x RJ45
    2.5G LAN
  • 1 x DC-in
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Internal Specs

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB 64GB
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™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1545MHz at 125W (1595MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1395MHz at 125W (1445MHz at 150W with 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.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Battery Life10.5 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

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
CameraNo built-in webcam.
With optional FHD 1080p@60fps external camera.
720p HD Webcam
Top mounted
Audio
  • 4 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
  • Speakers
    • 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
SecurityBIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box
  • ROG Strix SCAR 15 (2022)
  • Barrel-type power adapter
  • Marketing Giveaway
    Keystone + 2 Customizable Armor Caps.
  • ROG Backpack (optional)
  • ROG Delta headset (optional)
  • ROG Chakram Core mouse P511 (optional)
  • ROG STRIX Impact mouse P303 (optional)
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • FHD 1080P@60FPS external camera(optional)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023)
  • Barrel-Type Power Adapter
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (optional)
  • ROG backpack (optional)
  • ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)

Key Features

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 152023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 WQHD
15.6”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
5.29 lb
2.40 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 125W TGP
Released in Early
2023
Nebular HDR
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
5.51 lb
2.50 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C/32T, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
2,160
Single Core
Geekbench 5
22,149
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP
Aura Sync
Rear Glow
Aura Sync
Light Bar
Aura Sync
ROG Logo
Backlit Chiclet
Per-Key RGB
Full-size keyboard
Large Precision
Touchpad with Numpad

Comments

Ask questions or share your thought and experience about the comparison between 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

Loading Comments...