MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. ROG Strix SCAR II 17”: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) and ROG Strix SCAR II 17” specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2017) is better than ROG Strix SCAR II 17”.
About 37% lighter
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) weighed 4.02 pounds, 37% lighter than the 6.36 pounds ROG Strix SCAR II 17”.
| Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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| Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 6.36 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 2.88 kg |
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR II 17” is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix SCAR II 17” has a 31% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” - Intel Core i7-8750H
4,470
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Intel Core i7-7820HQ
3,573
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Intel Core i7-7920HQ
3,410
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” - Intel Core i5-8300H
3,269
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Intel Core i7-7700HQ
3,208
Supports larger memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Max system memory size
ROG Strix SCAR II 17”
32 GB
MacBook Pro 15” (2017)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Memory type and speed
ROG Strix SCAR II 17” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
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 Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Release Date | Announced on June 5th, 2018 | - |
| Pricing |
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| Generations |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 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 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | 6.36 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Midnight Black |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
| ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704.GV/GW
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
Left (2)
Right (3)
|  ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704.GV/GW
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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| Memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Up to 32GB 2666MHz Dual Channel DDR4 SDRAM |
| Discrete Graphics |
| ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GV
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GW
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GW/GV
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
| Battery Life |
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| Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM
ROG Strix SCAR II GL704.GV/GW
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Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| OS | Shipped with macOS 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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | ROG Gaming Center GameFirst V GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS App |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing bottom-mounted webcam. |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
| 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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | ROG Strix SCAR II 17” |
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