2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros

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2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition is better than 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-12950HX inside 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition has a 14% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition - Intel Core i9-12950HX
13,711
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition.

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 17
64 GB
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
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 17 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition - 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 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

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

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
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
$2,699.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3 inch 240Hz IPS QHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, Intel Core i9, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, PK RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Pro, G733CX-XS97 (Renewed)
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3 inch 240Hz IPS QHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, Intel Core i9, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, PK RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Pro, G733CX-XS97 (Renewed)
By ASUS
$1,999.99
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 240Hz IPS QHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, G733ZW-XS96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 240Hz IPS QHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, G733ZW-XS96
By ASUS
$1,969.99
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2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition Price
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
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$2,699.00
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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
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$2,899.00
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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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Specs Comparison

Availability

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
Released20222022
Release DateAnnounced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
  • Announced on May 17, 2022.
  • Available on May 17, 2022.
Applicable Models
  • 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2022)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733ZS
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733ZX
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733ZW
  • 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (2022)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733CX
Generations

Exterior

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
Dimensions15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm)15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 ~ 1.11” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm)
Weight6.39 lbs (2.90 kg)
  • 6.39 lbs. (2.90 kg)
    Models with RTX 3070 Ti.
  • 6.83 lbs. (3.10 kg)
    Models with RTX 3080 Ti.
 
Colors
Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • 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
  • 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 InformationDevice Lighting
  • Aura Sync Light Bar
  • Aura Sync logo
  • Aura Sync Bezel Glow
  • Supports Aura Sync
Customizable Armor Cap
  • Prismatic Black
  • Stealth Silver
  • Translucent Speckled Black
Device Lighting
  • Aura Sync Light Bar
  • Aura Sync logo
  • Aura Sync Bezel Glow
  • Supports Aura Sync
Customizable Armor Cap
  • Prismatic Black
  • Stealth Silver
  • Translucent Speckled Black

Display

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
Size17.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3” FHD 360Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 360Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 17.3” 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
  • 17.3” 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
  • 17.3” FHD 360Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 360Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare 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 Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby VisionHDR

Ports

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, PD Charger
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x power port
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, PD Charger
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12950HX
    16 cores, 24 threads, 2.30 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB 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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12950HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 400 → 1550 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™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460 MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1590MHz at 150W (1640 MHz at 175W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
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 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
Size90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Battery Life10.5 hours of video playback8.5 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 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
CameraNo built-in webcam.
With optional FHD 1080p@60fps external camera.
No built-in webcam.
With optional FHD 1080p@60fps external camera.
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
  • 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

Misc

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
SecurityBIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
In the box
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (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 17 SE (2022)
  • Barrel-type power adapter
  • Marketing Giveaway
    Keystone + 2 Customizable Armor Caps.

Key Features

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
6.39 lb
2.90 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 17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 125W TGP
Released in Mid
2022
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
6.39 lb
2.90 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C/24T, 2.30 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,861
Single Core
Geekbench 5
13,711
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 400 → 1550 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP

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