2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
2021 vs. 2018
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 71% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8750H inside 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a faster memory speed than the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighed 5.95 pounds, 9% lighter than the 6.50 pounds 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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Pound | 5.95 lbs. | 6.50 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.70 kg | 2.95 kg |
2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” over 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Prices
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Availability | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Released | 2021 | 2018 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | - |
Applicable Models |
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Generations |
Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) | 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94” (415 x 280 x 24 mm) |
Weight | 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) | 6.50 lbs (2.95 kg) |
Colors | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. | Midnight Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
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ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL703VD
ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL703VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GM
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
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Discrete Graphics |
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ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
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Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) | - |
Power Supply | 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VM/GM
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass | ROG Gaming Center GameFirst V GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS App |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Camera | No built-in webcam. | Front-facing webcam. |
Audio |
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ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VM/GM
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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