2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. Surface Laptop 4 13.5”: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and Surface Laptop 4 13.5” 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 Surface Laptop 4 13.5”.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 57% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Laptop 4 13.5”.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Laptop 4 13.5”. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Surface Laptop 4 13.5”.
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 Surface Laptop 4 13.5” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 28% larger than the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 13.5”.
Surface Laptop 4 13.5” Pros
Reasons that Surface Laptop 4 13.5” is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Surface Laptop 4 13.5” 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.
Surface Laptop 4 13.5” weighed 2.79 pounds, 54% lighter than the 5.95 pounds 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Pound | 5.95 lbs. | 2.79 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.70 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) | 12.1” x 8.8” x 0.57” (308 mm x 223 mm x 14.5 mm) |
Weight | 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) |
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Colors | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 13.5 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
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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 Removable M.2 NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) | 45.8 Wh |
Battery Life | - |
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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 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Camera | No built-in webcam. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Inking | - | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - |
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More | - | Supports Surface Dial Supports off-screen interaction only |
Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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