2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) 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 Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 11% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10875H inside Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) weighed 4.40 pounds, 27% lighter than the 5.95 pounds 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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Pound | 5.95 lbs. | 4.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.70 kg | 2.00 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
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 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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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 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Announced on January 12, 2021. |
Pricing | - | Starting at $2,499.99 |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67” (355 mm x 235 mm x 16.99 mm) |
Weight | 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) | 4.40 lbs (2.091 kg) |
Colors | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. | Anodized Black |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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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 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 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. | 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) | 80Wh lithium-ion polymer battery |
Battery Life | - | Up to 7 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Camera | No built-in webcam. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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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 15.6-inch Blade 15 Advanced Edition was introduced by Razer around the same time in early-2021. It comes with an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
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The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021). In addition, the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighs 5.95 lbs. about 35% heavier than the 4.40 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021). Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 11.10” x 1.08”, the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is much bulkier than the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67”.
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 Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021), it supports up to 64GB 2933 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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