2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” and MacBook Air 13” 2019, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” Pros
Reasons that 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” is better than MacBook Air 13” 2019.
Intel Core i7-8750H inside 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” has a 207% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-8210Y inside MacBook Air 13” 2019.
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2019. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2019.
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2019. It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2019.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2019.
MacBook Air 13” 2019 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2019 is better than 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
2019 vs. 2018
MacBook Air 13” 2019 weighed 2.75 pounds, 58% lighter than the 6.50 pounds 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
Weight | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Pound | 6.50 lbs. | 2.75 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.95 kg | 1.25 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Released | 2018 | 2019 |
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Exterior | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Dimensions | 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94” (415 x 280 x 24 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | 6.50 lbs (2.95 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | Midnight Black | Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
| Retina display
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Ports | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VD
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VM/GM/
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
| Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) |
Storage | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
| 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Wi-Fi | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
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Bluetooth | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
| Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | - | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VM/GM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
| 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Camera | Front-facing webcam. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VM/GM
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Misc | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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