2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” vs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” and 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) specs 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 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Intel Core i7-8750H inside 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” has a 114% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7567U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” supports a larger memory capacity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” supports a faster memory speed than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
Slots | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
The 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 54% lighter than the 6.50 pounds 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
Weight | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Pound | 6.50 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.95 kg | 1.37 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Released | 2018 | 2017 |
Release Date | - | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
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Exterior | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Dimensions | 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94” (415 x 280 x 24 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | 6.50 lbs (2.95 kg) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors | Midnight Black | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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
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Ports | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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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 of 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
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Storage | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size | - | 49.2 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
| 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS 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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac 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 SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2018. 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 13.3-inch MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7567U with a boost clock speed up to 4.00 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 (48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). In addition, the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” weighs 6.50 lbs. about 115% heavier than the 3.02 lbs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). Moreover, measured at 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94”, the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” is much bulkier than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), it supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Unlike 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”, 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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