MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for MacBook Air 13” 2017 and ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2017 is better than ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”.
MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighed 2.96 pounds, 47% lighter than the 5.51 pounds ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15”.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 5.51 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 2.50 kg |
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” has a 190% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017.
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 2666MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 15.11” x 10.31” x 0.90” (384 x 262 x 23 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) | 5.51 lbs (2.5 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Midnight Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503.VD/VM/VS
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Discrete Graphics | - | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503VD
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Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 1TB SSHD 1TB 7200 rpm HDD 2TB 5400 rpm HDD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | ROG Strix SCAR Edition GL503.VD/GE
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Software | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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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 Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing webcam. |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air 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 800-823-2775. | - |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15” |
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