ROG Strix SCAR II 15” vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the ROG Strix SCAR II 15” and MacBook 12” 2017 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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ROG Strix SCAR II 15” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR II 15” is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
Newer manufacturing
2018 vs. 2017
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix SCAR II 15” has a 204% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” - Intel Core i7-8750H
4,470
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” - Intel Core i5-8300H
3,269
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i7-7Y75
1,470
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i5-7Y54
1,457
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core m3-7Y32
1,423
Supports larger memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 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.
Max system memory size
ROG Strix SCAR II 15”
32 GB
MacBook 12” 2017
16 GB
Supports faster memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 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.
Memory type and speed
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
MacBook 12” 2017 - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” 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 | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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| M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
30% larger display
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” has a 15.6-inch screen size 30% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
Display size
ROG Strix SCAR II 15”
15.6-inch
MacBook 12” 2017
12-inch
MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than ROG Strix SCAR II 15”.
About 62% lighter
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 62% lighter than the 5.29 pounds ROG Strix SCAR II 15”.
| Weight | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 5.29 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.40 kg | 0.92 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Release Date | - |
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| Pricing | - |
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Exterior | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| Dimensions | 14.21” x 10.31” x 1.02” (361 x 262 x 26.1 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 | 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 12 Inches |
| Info | ROG Strix SCAR II GL504.GM/GS
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504.GW/GV
| Retina display
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Ports | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Up to 32GB 2666MHz Dual Channel DDR4 SDRAM | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
| Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW
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| Storage | ROG Strix SCAR II GL504.GM/GS
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504.GV/GM
| 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| Size | - | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | - |
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| Power Supply | ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504.GS/GV/GW
| 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Strix SCAR II 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 II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| Camera | Front-facing bottom-mounted webcam. | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | ROG Strix SCAR II 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 II 15” | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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