2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 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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2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
2020 vs. 2018
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 56% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8750H inside 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
The 2020 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”.
2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” over 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
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Availability | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Released | 2020 | 2018 |
Generations |
Exterior | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Dimensions | 15.73” x 11.55” x 0.86” - 1.03” (399.7mm x 293.4mm x 22mm - 26.2mm) | 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94” (415 x 280 x 24 mm) |
Weight | 2.9kg | 6.50 lbs (2.95 kg) |
Colors | Black | Midnight Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
| ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
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Ports | 2020 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
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
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Internal Specs | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
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Discrete Graphics |
| ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VD
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VM/GM/
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
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Storage |
| ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
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Connectivity | 2020 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
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
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Ethernet |
| Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Power Supply |
| ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VM/GM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
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Software | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator | ROG Gaming Center GameFirst V GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS App |
Camera & Audio | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
Camera |
| 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 | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” |
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