2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” vs. MSI WF75 10TX: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” and MSI WF75 10TX specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” over MSI WF75 10TX.
MSI WF75 10TX Pros
Reasons that MSI WF75 10TX is better than 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
2020 vs. 2018
Intel Core i7-10750H inside MSI WF75 10TX has a 21% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8750H inside 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
MSI WF75 10TX supports a larger memory capacity than the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
MSI WF75 10TX has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
MSI WF75 10TX weighed 4.85 pounds, 26% lighter than the 6.50 pounds 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”.
Weight | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
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Pound | 6.50 lbs. | 4.85 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.95 kg | 2.20 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” and MSI WF75 10TX.
Both laptops supports the same 2666MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Released | 2018 | 2020 |
Generations | - |
Exterior | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Dimensions | 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94” (415 x 280 x 24 mm) | 15.63” x 10.24” x 0.87 ~ 0.91” (397 x 260 x 22 ~ 23.1 mm) |
Weight | 6.50 lbs (2.95 kg) | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) |
Colors | Midnight Black | Space Gray |
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Display | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | ROG Strix SCAR Edition SL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GS
| 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS-Level, 144Hz, 72% NTSC, Thin Bezel, close to 100% sRGB. |
Ports | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
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” | MSI WF75 10TX |
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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
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Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703VD
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VM/GM/
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703GE
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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 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Wi-Fi | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
| 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.VD/VM
ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL703.GE/GM/GS
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Size | - | 51 Wh (3-cell battery) |
Battery Life | - | Up to 6 hours+ of battery life |
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 | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
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Built-in Apps | ROG Gaming Center GameFirst V GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS App | MSI Creator Center |
Camera & Audio | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Camera | Front-facing webcam. | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted 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” | MSI WF75 10TX |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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Warranty | - | 3-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global) + 3-year onsite warranty |
Key Features | 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” | MSI WF75 10TX |
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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 17.3-inch WF75 10TX was introduced by MSI about two years later in 2020. It comes with a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch MSI WF75 10TX. In addition, the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” weighs 6.50 lbs. about 34% heavier than the 4.85 lbs. MSI WF75 10TX. Moreover, measured at 16.33” x 11.02” x 0.94”, the 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17” is much bulkier than the MSI WF75 10TX at 15.63” x 10.24” x 0.91”.
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 MSI WF75 10TX, it supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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