2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Much faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 71% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i7-1180G7
4,474
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i7-1160G7
4,238
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i5-1130G7
4,079
Supports larger memory
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
32 GB
Upgradable memory
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
23% larger display
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 23% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Display size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
17.3-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
14-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Supports faster memory
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Memory type and speed
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 59% lighter
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 weighed 2.49 pounds, 59% lighter than the 5.95 pounds 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
| Weight | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Pound | 5.95 lbs. | 2.49 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.70 kg | 1.13 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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| Pricing | - | Starting at $1,429 |
| Applicable Models |
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| Generations | - |
Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) | 12.38” x 8.72” x 0.59” (314.5 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm) |
| Weight | 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) | Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) |
| Colors | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. | Black Optional woven carbon fiber top cover |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 17.3 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
|  Left (4)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory. |
| Discrete Graphics |
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Replaceable). |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
| More | - | Optional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 5G (LTE CAT20) / 4G (LTE CAT12) |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 15 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
| Power Supply | 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass | Lenovo Vantage |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Camera | No built-in webcam. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security | - |
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| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | - | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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