ROG Strix SCAR III 17” vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019): Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the ROG Strix SCAR III 17” and MacBook Pro 15” (2019) specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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ROG Strix SCAR III 17” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR III 17” is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Supports faster memory
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Memory type and speed
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Upgradable storage
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” 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 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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| M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
12% larger display
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” has a 17.3-inch screen size 12% larger than the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Display size
ROG Strix SCAR III 17”
17.3-inch
MacBook Pro 15” (2019)
15.4-inch
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2019) is better than ROG Strix SCAR III 17”.
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2019) has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9880H inside ROG Strix SCAR III 17”.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” - Intel Core i5-9300H
3,308
About 36% lighter
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) weighed 4.02 pounds, 36% lighter than the 6.28 pounds ROG Strix SCAR III 17”.
| Weight | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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| Pound | 6.28 lbs. | 4.02 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.85 kg | 1.82 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Release Date | - | Announced on May 16th, 2019 |
| Pricing | - |
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Exterior | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 11.53” x 1.03” (399 X 293 X 26.2 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
| Weight | 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
| Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
| Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix SCAR III G731GU
ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV
ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW
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| Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| 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 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Size | - | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | - |
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| Power Supply |
| 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Catalina |
| 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 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Camera | No Built-in camera. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| 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 17” | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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