2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 weighed 5.29 pounds, 12% lighter than the 5.95 pounds 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 5.95 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.70 kg | 2.40 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. | Original Black Eclipse Gray |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Back (5)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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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. |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life | - | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
Power Supply | 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W |
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera | No built-in webcam. | No Built-in camera. |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR 17, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS around the same year in 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 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
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Both 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighs 5.95 lbs. about 12% heavier than the 5.29 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 11.10” x 1.08”, the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is considerably bulkier than the 2021 ROG Strix G17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 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 G17, it supports up to 32GB 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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