MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs. ROG Strix SCAR III 17”: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and ROG Strix SCAR III 17” specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is better than ROG Strix SCAR III 17”.
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) weighed 4.02 pounds, 36% lighter than the 6.28 pounds ROG Strix SCAR III 17”.
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
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Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 6.28 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 2.85 kg |
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix SCAR III 17” is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
2019 vs. 2018
Intel Core i9-9880H inside ROG Strix SCAR III 17” has a 26% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-8950HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2018). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
ROG Strix SCAR III 17” has a 17.3-inch screen size 12% larger than the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Released | 2018 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced on July 13, 2018 | - |
Pricing |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 15.7” x 11.53” x 1.03” (399 X 293 X 26.2 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Midnight Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics |
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ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV
ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Size | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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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 | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 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” (2018) | ROG Strix SCAR III 17” |
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