ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) vs. 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) and 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) is better than 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Newer manufacturing
2019 vs. 2018
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-9880H inside ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) has a 56% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8559U inside 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-8559U
3,906
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-8259U
3,715
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) - Intel Core i5-9300H
3,308
Supports larger memory
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Max system memory size
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch)
32 GB
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) supports a faster memory speed than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Memory type and speed
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) - DDR4
2,666 MHz
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) 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 III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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| M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
17% larger display
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Display size
ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch)
15.6-inch
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch).
About 47% lighter
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 47% lighter than the 5.66 pounds ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch).
| Weight | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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| Pound | 5.66 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.57 kg | 1.37 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Release Date | - | Announced on July 13th, 2018 |
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Exterior | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Dimensions | 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.98” (360 x 275 x 24.9 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
| Weight | 5.66 lbs (2.57 kg) | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
| Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
|  Left (2) 
Right (3) 
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Internal Specs | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
| Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU
ROG Strix SCAR III G531GV
ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW
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| Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Size | - | 58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | - |
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| Power Supply |
| 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Mojave |
| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator | 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 III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Camera | No Built-in camera. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | ROG Strix SCAR III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security | - |
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| In the box | - |
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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 III (15 inch) | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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