ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) vs. 2020 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) and 2020 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) Pros
Reasons that ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) is better than 2020 ROG Strix G17.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-11900H inside ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) has a 18% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10875H inside 2020 ROG Strix G17.
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2020 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2020 ROG Strix G17.
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) weighed 5.73 pounds, 9% lighter than the 6.28 pounds 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 5.73 lbs. | 6.28 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.60 kg | 2.85 kg |
2020 ROG Strix G17 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 ROG Strix G17 over ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) and 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | - |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 15.51” x 10.39” x 0.78” (394 x 264 x 19.9 mm) | 15.7” x 11.53” x 0.86 ~ 1.02” (399 x 293 x 22 ~ 26 mm) |
Weight | 5.73 lbs (2.60 kg) | 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Colors | Black | Original Black Glacier Blue Electro Punk |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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ROG Strix G17 G712 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Display | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV/LU
ROG Strix G17 G712 LV/LU
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Ports | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Internal Specs | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM. | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics |
| ROG Strix G17 G712LU
ROG Strix G17 G712LV
ROG Strix G17 G712LW
ROG Strix G17 G712LWS
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Connectivity | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® 802.11AX (2x2) +BT Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
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Battery | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery | - |
Power Supply |
| 230W power adapter |
Software | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
OS | Windows 10 Pro |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles Multiwheel Android/iOS App Office 365 Trial | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera | HD Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720) camera. | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Sensors | The fingerprint sensor on the power button | - |
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Key Features | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus S17 , a 17.3-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 125W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) and 2020 ROG Strix G17 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, The ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) weighs 5.73 lbs. about 9% lighter than the 6.28 lbs. 2020 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 15.51” x 10.39” x 0.78”, the ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) is much more portable than the 2020 ROG Strix G17 at 15.7” x 11.53” x 1.02”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021) supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with three M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
For 2020 ROG Strix G17, 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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