ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” and MacBook 12” 2017 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” has a 204% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 2666MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” has a 15.6-inch screen size 30% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”.
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 64% lighter than the 5.51 pounds ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”.
Weight | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Pound | 5.51 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.50 kg | 0.92 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
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Exterior | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Dimensions | 15.11” x 10.31” x 0.90” (384 x 262 x 23 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | 5.51 lbs (2.5 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Midnight Black | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info | ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL503.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL503VS
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503GE
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Ports | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL503VD
ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL503VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL503VS
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503GE
| One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503.VD/VM/VS
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503GE
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VD
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VS
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503GE
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Storage | 1TB SSHD 1TB 7200 rpm HDD 2TB 5400 rpm HDD | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | - | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VS
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503GE
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Power Supply | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VS
| 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
Built-in Apps | ROG Gaming Center GameFirst V GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS App | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Camera | Front-facing webcam. | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2017. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-8750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.10 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017 was introduced by Apple around the same year in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017. In addition, the ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” weighs 5.51 lbs. about 171% heavier than the 2.03 lbs. MacBook 12” 2017. Moreover, measured at 15.11” x 10.31” x 0.90”, the ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” is much bulkier than the MacBook 12” 2017 at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with a single SATA slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For MacBook 12” 2017, it supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Unlike ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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