2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

About 10% lighter

The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighed 5.95 pounds, 10% lighter than the 6.61 pounds 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Weight2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Pound
5.95 lbs.
6.61 lbs.
Kilogram
2.70 kg
3.00 kg

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2021

Supports faster memory

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.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
Upgradable memory

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

Memory2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

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

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 360Hz IPS FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G733QSA-PB96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 360Hz IPS FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G733QSA-PB96
By ASUS
$1,979.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz FHD IPS Display, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 64GB DDR4 RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz FHD IPS Display, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 64GB DDR4 RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro
By ASUS
$2,579.00
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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
$2,699.00
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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
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
$2,699.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D G733PYV-XH97 - AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX / up to 5.4 GHz - Win 11 Pro - GeForce RTX 4090-32 GB RAM - 2 TB SSD Off Black
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D G733PYV-XH97 - AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX / up to 5.4 GHz - Win 11 Pro - GeForce RTX 4090-32 GB RAM - 2 TB SSD Off Black
By ASUS
$3,699.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

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Released20212023
Release DateAnnounced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
Applicable Models
  • 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2021)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733
  • 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

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Dimensions15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm)15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.11” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm)
Weight5.95 lbs (2.70 kg)6.61 lbs (3.00 kg)
Colors
Black
with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap.
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Optical Mech Keyboard
    1.9 mm key travel Per-Key RGB 100M key press lifetime 0.2 ms response time Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • Touchpad
    85% larger 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

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Size17.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3” FHD 360Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 360Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75.35% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 17.3” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 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

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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x USB Type-C™
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0
  • 3 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x Audio combo jack
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x DC-in
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
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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

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Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  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™ 7 5800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
    2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz 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, with ROG Boost up to 1802MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1660MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1645MHz at 115W (130W 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
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

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Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

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Size90 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
  • 330W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
CameraNo built-in webcam.720p HD Webcam
Top mounted
Audio
  • 2 x 4W speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
  • 2 x 2W tweeter.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • 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

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Security-
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
In the box-
  • 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)

Key Features

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
5.95 lb
2.70 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,416
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,663
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080
16GB GDDR6 115W 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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