ROG Strix SCAR II 15” vs. 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3): Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for ROG Strix SCAR II 15” and 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) models, including 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 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Newer manufacturing
2018 vs. 2016
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix SCAR II 15” has a 156% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-6660U inside 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
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
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i7-6660U
1,741
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i5-6360U
1,585
Supports larger memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” supports a larger memory capacity than the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Max system memory size
ROG Strix SCAR II 15”
32 GB
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” supports a faster memory speed than the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Memory type and speed
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - 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” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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| M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
17% larger display
ROG Strix SCAR II 15” has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Display size
ROG Strix SCAR II 15”
15.6-inch
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
13.3-inch
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) is better than ROG Strix SCAR II 15”.
About 43% lighter
The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 43% lighter than the 5.29 pounds ROG Strix SCAR II 15”.
| Weight | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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| Pound | 5.29 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.40 kg | 1.37 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
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Exterior | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| Dimensions | 14.21” x 10.31” x 1.02” (361 x 262 x 26.1 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
| Weight | 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 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” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
|  Left (2) 
Right (1) 
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Internal Specs | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Up to 32GB 2666MHz Dual Channel DDR4 SDRAM | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz 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 configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| Size | - | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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| Power Supply | ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL504.GS/GV/GW
| 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| 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 | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
| Camera | Front-facing bottom-mounted webcam. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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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 | ROG Strix SCAR II 15” | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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