Surface Go 2 vs. 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Surface Go 2 and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Surface Go 2 Pros
Reasons that Surface Go 2 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
About 80% lighter
Surface Go 2 weighed 1.2 pounds, 80% lighter than the 5.95 pounds 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.
| Weight | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 1.2 lbs. | 5.95 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 0.54 kg | 2.70 kg |
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than Surface Go 2.
Newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2020
Much faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 483% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core M3-8100Y inside Surface Go 2.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
Surface Go 2 - Intel Core M3-8100Y
1,313
Surface Go 2 - Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
922
Supports larger memory
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Go 2. It supports up to 64GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Go 2.
Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
Surface Go 2
8 GB
Supports faster memory
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Go 2. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Surface Go 2.
Memory type and speed
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Surface Go 2 - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
Upgradable memory
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 Surface Go 2 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
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 | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
64% larger display
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 64% larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2.
Display size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
17.3-inch
Surface Go 2
10.5-inch
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Release Date |
| Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
| Pricing | Surface Go 2 for Consumer
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| Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Size Comparison | Surface Go 22021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 | |
| Dimensions | 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) | 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 | Platinum | Black with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap. |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Size | 10.5 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
| Info |
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Ports | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
 Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
| More | Optional LTE
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Battery | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Size | 26.81 Wh | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) |
| Battery Life |
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| Power Supply |
| 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W |
Software | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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| Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Camera |
| No built-in webcam. |
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Misc | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
| Inking | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel magnetic storage | - |
| Sensors |
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| Security |
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| In the box |
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| Warranty |
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Key Features | Surface Go 2 | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 |
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