ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) vs. 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) and 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) over 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 is better than ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch).
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 has a 14% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9880H inside ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch).
The 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 supports a faster memory speed than the ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) and 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
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Availability | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Exterior | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Dimensions | 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.98” (360 x 275 x 24.9 mm) | 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.82” - 0.98” (360mm x 275mm x 21mm - 24.9mm) |
Weight | 5.66 lbs (2.57 kg) | 2.57kg |
Colors | Midnight Black | Black |
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Display | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Internal Specs | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU
ROG Strix SCAR III G531GV
ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW
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Connectivity | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
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Battery | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Software | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Key Features | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch), a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9880H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch ROG Strix SCAR 15 was introduced by ASUS about a year later in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) and 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 5.66 lbs. Moreover, measured at 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.98”, the ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) share the same chassis as the 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) 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 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 15, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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