2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
2023 vs. 2021
The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighed 5.95 pounds, 10% lighter than the 6.61 pounds 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Weight | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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Pound | 6.61 lbs. | 5.95 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.00 kg | 2.70 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.11” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) |
Weight | 6.61 lbs (3.00 kg) | 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) |
Colors | Black | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | Device Lighting
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Display | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4.2 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 | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) |
Battery Life | 8.5 hours of video playback | - |
Power Supply |
| 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W |
Software | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
OS | Windows 11 Pro |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Camera | 720p HD Webcam Top mounted | No built-in webcam. |
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Misc | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Security |
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Key Features | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR 17, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by 16-core AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 with 16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix SCAR 17 was introduced by ASUS about two years earlier in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighs 6.61 lbs. about 11% heavier than the 5.95 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17. Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 11.10” x 1.11”, the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is slightly bulkier than the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 1.08”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 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 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17, it supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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