M1 MacBook Pro 16” vs. 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the M1 MacBook Pro 16” and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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M1 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 16” is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 16” has a 59% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
M1 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.7 pounds, 22% lighter than the 5.95 pounds 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Weight | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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Pound | 4.7 lbs. | 5.95 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.13 kg | 2.70 kg |
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M1 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | Unified | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 6% larger than the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between M1 MacBook Pro 16” and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
Pricing |
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Exterior | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Dimensions |
| 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm) |
Weight |
| 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Size | 16.2 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Left (4)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. | 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W |
Software | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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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 Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | No built-in webcam. |
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Misc | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
Sensors | Touch ID sensor | - |
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 every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | - |
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Key Features | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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