MacBook 12” 2017 vs. ROG Strix SCAR II 17”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the MacBook 12” 2017 and ROG Strix SCAR II 17” models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than ROG Strix SCAR II 17”.
About 69% lighter
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 69% lighter than the 6.36 pounds ROG Strix SCAR II 17”.
| Weight | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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| Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 6.36 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 2.88 kg |
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR II 17” is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
Newer manufacturing
2018 vs. 2017
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix SCAR II 17” has a 204% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” - Intel Core i7-8750H
4,470
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” - Intel Core i5-8300H
3,269
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i7-7Y75
1,470
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i5-7Y54
1,457
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core m3-7Y32
1,423
Supports larger memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.
Max system memory size
ROG Strix SCAR II 17”
32 GB
MacBook 12” 2017
16 GB
Supports faster memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 2666MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.
Memory type and speed
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
MacBook 12” 2017 - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
ROG Strix SCAR II 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 | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
30% larger display
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” has a 15.6-inch screen size 30% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
Display size
ROG Strix SCAR II 17”
15.6-inch
MacBook 12” 2017
12-inch
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 14.21” x 10.31” x 0.98 ~ 1.03” (399.8 x 273.5 x 24.9 ~ 2.64 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | 6.36 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold | Midnight Black |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Size | 12 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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| Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Up to 32GB 2666MHz Dual Channel DDR4 SDRAM |
| Discrete Graphics | - | ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GV
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. | ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GW/GV
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Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
| Battery Life |
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| Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704.GV/GW
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Software | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| OS | Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
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| Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine | ROG Gaming Center GameFirst V GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS App |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing bottom-mounted webcam. |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| In the box |
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| Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. | - |
| More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook 12” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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