2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 over 2021 ROG Strix G17.
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 weighed 5.29 pounds, 18% lighter than the 6.39 pounds 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Weight | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 6.39 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.90 kg | 2.40 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 15.73” x 11.55” x 0.86” - 1.03” (399.7mm x 293.4mm x 22mm - 26.2mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | 2.9kg | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors | Black | Original Black Eclipse Gray |
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Display | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet |
| Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | - | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life | - | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
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Software | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera |
| No Built-in camera. |
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Key Features | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR 17, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS about a year later in 2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch 2021 ROG Strix G17. In addition, the 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighs 6.39 lbs. about 20% heavier than the 5.29 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 15.73” x 11.55” x 0.86”, the 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is considerably more portable than the 2021 ROG Strix G17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with three M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
For 2021 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 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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